Brazil welcomed back its iconic number 10. Absent from the national team since October 2023, Neymar made his long-awaited return for the Seleção on Thursday during Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Scotland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Neymar was back on the World Cup stage. Introduced for the final 15 minutes, the 34-year-old forward experienced an emotional moment after a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injuries.
Neymar Delighted After Emotional World Cup Return
Speaking to TV Globo after the match, the former PSG star admitted how much the occasion meant to him. “My heart was racing, I was very nervous… but happy! Proud, everything went well. Am I 100%? One hundred percent, one hundred percent,” Neymar said, clearly relieved to wear the Brazil shirt again on football’s biggest stage.
Neymar fait son entrée sous l’ovation du public, pour sa première apparition dans cette Coupe du Monde 2026 🔄🔥
Le Brésil mène toujours 3-0 face à l’Écosse.
Suivez le match https://t.co/A2JlsawZr6 sur M6 et M6+#CDM2026 #FIFAWorldCup #ECOBRE pic.twitter.com/FphEW7vtq7
— M6 – Coupe du Monde de la FIFA 2026™ (@M6) June 24, 2026
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti also praised Neymar’s dedication during his recovery. “Neymar had the opportunity to play because he deserved it. He worked very seriously and trained hard to recover, showing great professionalism.
With the quality he has, he can help the team in this World Cup. In the few minutes he played, he performed well,” said the Italian manager, hinting that Neymar could have a bigger role when Brazil begin their Round of 16 campaign on Monday.
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