Neymar News Emerges Ahead of Brazil's World Cup Game Against Scotland
Neymar has finally been included in the Brazil national team squad ahead of their World Cup game against the Scotland national team, giving fans the most encouraging update yet on his fitness. The forward has been one of the biggest talking points around Brazil since before the tournament began, with his injury status leaving everyone wondering when, or if, he would be ready to return.
He was left out completely for Brazil's 1-1 draw against the Morocco national team and was also missing from the squad for the 3-0 win over the Haiti national team. But with Brazil now preparing for their final group-stage match, Neymar's return to the squad is a major boost. It does not automatically mean he will start, but it is the clearest sign so far that he is getting closer to being involved.
The news was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano on X saying, "OFFICIAL: Neymar Jr will be called up for Brazil next game against Scotland.
OFFICIAL: Neymar Jr will be called up for Brazil next game against Scotland.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 20, 2026
"Neymar will train individually tomorrow, then Sunday back training with the team and then called up against Scotland", announces Carlo Ancelotti after Brazil win against Haiti. pic.twitter.com/F4cvWUDmrV
"Neymar will train individually tomorrow, then Sunday back training with the team and then called up against Scotland", announces Carlo Ancelotti after Brazil win against Haiti."
This is the first real sign that Brazil may finally be able to use Neymar at this World Cup.
Until now, his tournament had mostly been about waiting. Brazil had moved through their first two matches without him, while fans kept checking for any hint that he was close to returning. Now there is at least something concrete. Neymar has trained fully with the rest of the group and that changes the mood around him immediately.
It also changes the build-up to Scotland. Brazil are already in a decent position in the group, but Neymar being available gives them another layer in attack and a huge emotional lift. Even if he is only used for a short spell, his presence alone adds excitement because of what he still represents for this team.
The reaction from inside the squad says a lot. Lucas Paquetá made it clear that the players are happy to have him back around the group properly, not just as a recovering star watching from the side.
For Neymar, this is about more than one group-stage game. At 34, this could be his last realistic shot at winning the World Cup with Brazil. That is why even a possible return feels like a major moment.
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This story was originally published June 22, 2026 at 4:10 AM.