Neymar touched down in Miami on June 24, 2026, greeted by a hero’s welcome from fans. The Brazilian forward’s arrival ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C clash against Scotland marks his return to the international stage after a calf injury kept him sidelined during Brazil’s opening matches of the tournament.
The match kicks off at 6:00 PM local time, and Neymar is expected to make his tournament debut.
From the treatment table to the tournament stage
The forward, now playing for Santos after stints at PSG and Al-Hilal, has spent recent weeks working his way back to full fitness. A calf injury ruled him out of Brazil’s group stage openers, leaving the five-time World Cup winners to navigate their early fixtures without their most recognizable talent.
Full training sessions earlier in the week confirmed what the Brazilian camp had been hoping for: Neymar is fit and ready to play.
