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Neymar Returns for Brazil’s June 24 Scotland Clash

6/20/2026

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Coach Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar will rejoin Brazil for the June 24 group match against Scotland.
Neymar stayed in New Jersey for calf-injury recovery and missed travel to Philadelphia for the Haiti match.
He took part in limited drills on Tuesday and Wednesday, including a session with an Ancelotti staff member.
Brazil opened the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Morocco and then beat Haiti 3-0 to stay on track.

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Historical Context

Brazil’s 2002 World Cup triumph, their fifth title, hinged on Ronaldo’s recovery from a knee injury and his eight goals, including two in the 2-0 final over Germany. Today, coach Carlo Ancelotti limits Neymar’s drills in New Jersey as the squad prepares for the June 24 Copa América group match versus Scotland, echoing the 2002 reliance on a star’s fitness.

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Story summary

Coach Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar will rejoin Brazil for the June 24 group match against Scotland.
Neymar stayed in New Jersey for calf-injury recovery and missed travel to Philadelphia for the Haiti match.
He took part in limited drills on Tuesday and Wednesday, including a session with an Ancelotti staff member.
Brazil opened the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Morocco and then beat Haiti 3-0 to stay on track.

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