Neymar finally played at the World Cup, a short cameo against Scotland. The minutes were few but revealed plenty about Brazil's knockout hopes.
Key Facts
—The return. Neymar came on in the 76th minute against Scotland on June 24.
—The wait. It was his first game for Brazil since October 2023.
—The line. He had 24 touches, three chances created and one shot on target.
—The context. The game was already won at three-nil when he entered.
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