Brazil fans may finally get to see Neymar in action at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as he has been declared available for Brazil’s crucial Group C match against Scotland on Thursday.
Neymar is yet to make an appearance at the tournament after suffering a calf injury before the World Cup. The injury ruled him out of Brazil’s opening two matches, where Brazil drew 1-1 against Morocco and defeated Haiti 3-0.
Head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Neymar has completed a successful recovery process and is now available for selection. "He is available; he trained very well this week. He is fit and ready to play. We are very happy he is back. He is a high-quality player. He can play from halftime or the whole 90 minutes. He is very well, he worked very hard, so he is ready. His attitude is very good, he's in good spirits, he's a good player, a good teammate," he said.
Several reports indicate that Neymar is fit and ready to return, with some suggesting he could even play significant minutes against Scotland. So, will Neymar play against Scotland? The latest indications suggest that he will be part of Brazil’s matchday squad and is fully available.
What happened to Neymar?
Football star Neymar complained of swelling in his right calf and was diagnosed with a grade-two calf injury, which is a moderate injury involving a partial tear of the muscle fibers that requires rest and rehabilitation.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, a calf strain occurs when you overstretch the muscles in the back of your lower leg. It is also called a pulled calf muscle. This kind of injury can range from mild to severe. Treatment procedure for mild injuries typically involves rest, ice, compression and elevation. However, severe injuries may require help from a health care provider.
