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, coming off the bench in a 3-0 win against Scotland after recovering from injuries.

• 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 from 2023
• Brazil's manager planned for Neymar to play as a substitute in the knockout rounds