Brazil sambaed their way into the World Cup knockout stage with a commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, powered by a brace from Vinicius Junior and the long-awaited return of Neymar.
Vinicius struck twice before a packed crowd at Miami Stadium as Brazil finished atop Group C with seven points. The 64,478 fans in attendance also witnessed an emotional moment when Neymar stepped onto the field for his first appearance in Brazil's famous yellow shirt since October 2023.
The in-form Vinicius has now scored in every match of the tournament. His four goals place him alongside Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland on the scoring charts, with only Lionel Messi ahead of him.
"We played well, much like we did against Haiti, but this was a more complete performance and we're pleased," Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said.
"Now comes the best part. There were many positives. We kept a clean sheet, and Neymar's return is important. He can help us a great deal."
