Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and be available for Brazil’s decisive final World Cup Group C match against Scotland. Multiple outlets report that Neymar has missed Brazil’s first two games of the tournament, including the team’s 3-0 win over Haiti, after the injury kept him sidelined. Ancelotti indicates Neymar will continue his recovery and undergo a period of individual training, with plans to rejoin full team work ahead of the Scotland game. Reports also note Neymar’s social media/training posts have raised expectations that he is nearing a comeback. While some coverage frames his return as “expected” and focuses on whether he will ultimately play, the overall agreement across outlets is that he is set to be called up for the Scotland fixture if he passes fitness checks. Brazil enters the match with hopes of advancing from the group stage, and Neymar’s potential availability is described as a boost given his scoring and playmaking record for the national team.
Ancelotti expects Neymar to return for Brazil’s final World Cup Group C match vs Scotland
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and be available for Brazil’s decisive final World Cup Group C match against Scotland. Multiple outlets report t...
- Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury for Brazil’s final World Cup Group C match against Scotland.
- Neymar has missed Brazil’s first two World Cup matches, including the 3-0 win over Haiti.
- Ancelotti says Neymar will do individual training and then rejoin team training ahead of the Scotland match.
- Reports indicate Neymar shared training images that have fueled expectations of his comeback.
- All sources describe the Scotland game as the decisive closing fixture for Brazil in Group C.
Injuries limited Neymar during Brazil’s 2026 qualifying campaign. But he was influential when he played, scoring twice and contributing three assists in four appearances.
Brazil's Neymar is fully fit and available for the World Cup Round of 16 clash against Norway, confirmed coach Carlo Ancelotti. The veteran forward, who has managed only brief appearances due to injury, is capable of playing 90 minutes and remains a vital presence in the squad. This news boosts Brazil's hopes as they aim to overcome Norway for the first time in World Cup history.
1 month agoBrazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has said their star forward Neymar has made significant progress in his recovery and is now capable of playing for longer periods as the five-time world champions prepare for their FIFA Club World Cup Round of 32 clash against Japan.
2 months agoNeymar has not played a minute at FIFA World Cup 2026 after suffering a grade-two calf injury before the tournament, but the Brazil star is now pushing for a return against Scotland.
2 months agoBrazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has already said that Neymar will be included in his matchday squad for Thursday's match in Miami, though he is almost certain to start on the bench.
2 months agoBrazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has already said that Neymar will be included in his matchday squad for Thursday's match in Miami, though he is almost certain to start on the bench.
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