Neymar will be included in Brazil's matchday squad for the final group-stage game against Scotland on Saturday, according to sports journalist Ben Goldfriend, and may receive his first minutes of the 2026 World Cup. The forward has been sidelined with an injury throughout the tournament so far.
Brazil's Neymar is set to be named in the squad for Saturday's final Group F match against Scotland and could make his first appearance of the 2026 World Cup, sports journalist Ben Goldfriend reported early Saturday. The forward has not played in the tournament so far due to injury and was ruled out of Tuesday's match against Haiti, as The Zioneer reported on Thursday. Brazil have already secured qualification to the knockout stage, which may allow manager to ease Neymar back into action with a limited role against Scotland. Goldfriend did not specify whether the player would start or come off the bench.
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