Read for 2 minutes20 June 2026 12:35 PM IST
Although Rafina’s injury is a concern, Brazil will gain strength The return of Neymar Against Scotland in their last group stage match on 25 June. The former Barcelona and PSG forward’s availability was confirmed by manager Carlo Ancelotti after Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti. The 34-year-old is recovering from a calf strain and last played for Santos in Brazil’s top flight on May 17.
“Neymar will train individually tomorrow and on Monday he will train with the rest of the team,” Ancelotti said in his post-match press conference. “He will be available for the game against Scotland.” Injuries limited Neymar during Brazil’s 2026 qualifying campaign. But when he did play, he was impressive, scoring twice and providing three assists in four games.
Brazil lead Morocco on goal difference on four points after the Atlas Lions beat Scotland 1-0 on three points earlier on Friday. The Scots could be playing for their tournament lives on Wednesday in Miami, but Ancelotti insists he is focusing on the bigger picture.
“We are not looking to knock out (Scotland). We are looking to play well and improve and we analyze the match,” Ancelotti said. “If we can top the group, it will be important for the future. So we want to prepare well for that game.
“Scotland have characteristics. They can cause problems. That caused problems for Morocco today. And so we have to focus on the match and stay calm and composed and keep working to improve.”
In the Haiti match, Brazil found a bit of their mojo when Mathias Cunha grabbed a brace while Vinicius Junior helped the Selecao come out on top with a solitary strike and, in the process, knock their rivals out of the World Cup.