Neymar set to return from injury against Scotland

Neymar set to return in Brazil squad against Scotland (Pics: X) Mid-Day Sports By Atharva Upasani Published Jun 20, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ancelotti revealed after Brazil`s 3-0 victory over Haiti that Neymar`s recovery is progressing as planned [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Neymar has been recovering from a calf strain and has not played since featuring for Santos in Brazil`s top flight on May 17 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Injuries restricted Neymar`s involvement during Brazil`s qualifying campaign, but he contributed two goals and three assists in four appearances [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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