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 an injury, marking his return to the national team following a three-year absence.

• 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 that kept him out of the first two matches
• Neymar is Brazil's career scoring leader with 79 goals in 130 international appearances
• Brazil's World Cup 2026 tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 across the US, Canada, and Mexico