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Neymar returns to Brazil national team in World Cup match against Scotland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 6:22 AM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Neymar returns to Brazil national team in World Cup match against Scotland
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Neymar made his emotional return to the Brazil national team during the 2026 World Cup, coming on in the match against Scotland with twenty minutes remaining. This marks his comeback after three years away, making him one of only four players to participate in four World Cups. The match occurred on the third and final matchday of the group stage. Neymar expressed his emotions with tears at the end of the match, highlighting the significance of this moment for his international career.

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  • •Neymar played his first minutes in the 2026 World Cup against Scotland.
  • •He has not played for the national team in three years.
  • •This appearance makes Neymar one of four players in history to compete in four World Cups.
  • •The game is part of Brazil's final group stage matches.
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  • 6:22 AMYahoo Sports — Neymar is back, and into the legend 👑
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King is back.Tonight, one of the great moments of the 2026 World Cup took place.After three years away, Neymar made his return to the Brazil national team, coming on with twenty minutes left in the ma...

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