Thursday, 25 June 2026

Neymar Returns for Brazil's Clash with Scotland

BT Sports Desk
Disclosure : 25 Jun 2026, 12:31 AM
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar will make his first tournament appearance.
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar will make his first tournament appearance.

Five-time champions Brazil face a determined Scotland in Miami today as the expanded 48-team World Cup group stage reaches its climax.

Brazil's head coach, Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that 34-year-old Neymar will make his first tournament appearance after recovering from a calf injury. He will step in to replace injured winger Raphinha. A victory ensures Brazil advances though Morocco who previously held Brazil to a 1-1 draw could top the group if the Brazilians stumble and Morocco defeats already-eliminated Haiti.

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name in the history books, becoming the first male player to score in six different World Cups. Following intense public criticism after a lackluster 1-1 draw against DR Congo the 41-year-old veteran rebounded by netting twice in Portugal’s 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan in Houston.

"It was a very tough week, a week in which public opinion was very harsh on us," Ronaldo admitted praising his team's strong recovery.

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