According to the latest report from ESPN Brazil, Neymar has been included in the squad for the match against Scotland but is unlikely to receive significant playing time.
Despite training restrictions, Neymar participated in Sunday's training session with the rest of the team. He put on his cleats, warmed up with his teammates, and took part in ball-work drills that the media were allowed to observe.
The Brazilian team has two more days of training before the match against Scotland. Barring any unexpected developments, Neymar is expected to be available to the coaching staff for the remaining group stage matches.
Having not played since May 17, Neymar's extended absence means he is unlikely to play a significant role against Scotland. He is expected to start on the bench and may feature only in the final minutes if needed.
Raphinha is undergoing intensive treatment for a right thigh muscle injury and will need at least two weeks to recover, according to the Brazilian Football Confederation.
Seven other players have been excluded from activities for load management and recovery: Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Douglas, Casemiro, Guimarães, and Cunha.
Jencikrsty
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Jencikrsty
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Albasari
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I love neymar
Sisabenrtu
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DONT BE SURPRISED AS BRAZIL WILL LOOSE THIS GAME TO SCOTLAND.
citdikot
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Second half last 30 mins would be great
voebeipsuy
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having him around might calm some nerves
It’s just for shirts and ticket sales
voebeipsuy
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Sometimes the presence of a star is to calm and uplift the fans
It’s just for ticket sales
EAG1996
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What’s the need selecting this dude if he’s not going to be useful to the squad?
Sometimes the presence of a star is to calm and uplift the fans
yipbeiptu
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What’s the need selecting this dude if he’s not going to be useful to the squad?
football is big and more than you ever know having him in the squad help to calm some nerve you should know better he's Brazilian Star and a legend just like messi and Ronaldo
Et͟h͟e͟r͟t͟o͟n͟Midz
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Neymah Neymah Neymah
Bennoprsyz
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why is this guy at the world cup
AFerRqDQ1292
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having him around might calm some nerves
You have a point dear
Kuddeklmpu
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having him around might calm some nerves
Unnecessary
ChelseaFan321
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lucky player that's what Neymar Jr is, he just go to this 2026 world cup because of a lot of people in Brazil love him that's all. injury is not let him rest .
he's like a Living Godfather to them .....I don't blame them though...the Dude has done a lot for his Home Country
ChelseaFan321
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What’s the need selecting this dude if he’s not going to be useful to the squad?
having him around might calm some nerves
AFerRqDQ1292
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What’s the need selecting this dude if he’s not going to be useful to the squad?
Gamer15
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It’s a bit overwhelming knowing ESPN knows how much playing time Neymar gets.
Pemcikmnrz
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let him play if he is fit, they need his creativity and passes
Abduldver
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Trevorn
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Maybe they should have left him home after all.🥀🥀🥀😔 We all wanted to see him in this world cup
NASQOD1
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lucky player that's what Neymar Jr is, he just go to this 2026 world cup because of a lot of people in Brazil love him that's all. injury is not let him rest .