Ancelotti expects Neymar back for Brazil's Scotland World Cup showdown

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• PHILADELPHIA— Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and play for Brazil in its final World Cup group match, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday night.

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• The Brazil side at World Cup 2026 are a shadow of the great teams of old but boss Ancelotti is starting to nurture something workable

  according to The Independent

• His return comes as Brazil face uncertainty over Raphinha's hamstring problem, following a 3-0 win over Haiti that boosted their knockout-stage hopes.

  according to The Times of India - Top Stories

• Neymar is Brazil’s career scoring leader with 79 goals in 129 international appearances.

  according to Philippine Daily Inquirer

• The 34-year-old midfielder has yet to practice in […]... Keep on reading: World Cup: Neymar expected to play for Brazil vs Scotland

  according to Philippine Daily Inquirer

• Coach Ancelotti said Neymar would go through individual training on Saturday, train with the team on Monday and "will be available" for Brazil when it closes Group C play against Scotland

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• PHILADELPHIA— Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and play for Brazil in its final World Cup group match, coach Carlo…

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