Neymar makes World Cup debut for Brazil in first appearance since 2023 (opens original article in a new tab)

Neymar made his World Cup 2026 debut for Brazil in a 3-0 win against Scotland after recovering from injuries, marking his first appearance for the national team since 2023.

• Neymar made his World Cup 2026 debut for Brazil in a 3-0 victory over Scotland
• Neymar returned after recovering from a right calf injury and a previous ACL injury
• Neymar is Brazil's career scoring leader with 79 goals in 130 international appearances
• Brazil's World Cup 2026 tournament includes 48 teams and runs from June 11 to July 19