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Neymar Jr. makes World Cup debut for Brazil against Scotland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 6:40 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Neymar Jr. makes World Cup debut for Brazil against Scotland
Summary

Neymar Jr. returns to the field for Brazil in their final group-stage match against Scotland, having recovered from a calf injury. The star forward missed the team's first two matches against Morocco and Haiti. Brazil's manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar will join the squad after training individually and then with the team ahead of the game. This will mark Neymar's fourth World Cup appearance.

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  • •Neymar missed the first two games due to a calf injury.
  • •He suffered the injury while playing for Santos FC in May.
  • •Brazil is coming off a 3-0 victory over Haiti.
  • •This appearance will be Neymar's first in the 2026 World Cup.
  • •Brazil aims to secure a strong position in group standings.
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  • 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Brazil's Neymar Jr. to make World Cup debut vs. Scotland after missing first two games with injury
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The star will be back on the pitch for Brazil's final group-stage match against Scotland.

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