Neymar is finally expected to make his debut at this World Cup during the match between Brazil and Scotland, after being sidelined since the start of the tournament. The Seleção striker has returned to full training and is no longer feeling any pain.
Neymar could get his first minutes against Scotland. His progress has convinced the Brazilian staff to consider his return to competition. According to several sources, coach Carlo Ancelotti plans to use Neymar cautiously. The 34-year-old is expected to start on the bench before coming on in the final minutes of the match, allowing him to gradually regain his rhythm without taking unnecessary risks. Ancelotti confirmed that his number 10 will be available for this fixture after resuming training with the squad.
Fit before the knockout stages
There is a sense of optimism within the Brazilian camp. Neymar has been working hard in recent days and his physical condition is deemed satisfactory. The staff hopes to see him back in the starting lineup as early as the round of 16, provided his reintegration goes smoothly.
🚨 NEYMAR JR 🇧🇷 WOULD BE IN HIS BEST FORM! 😯For several people close to the Brazilian, he has never been so focused in his entire career 😠The forward is stringing together training sessions… pic.twitter.com/WSI38pitxS
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Regarded as one of Brazil’s main attacking weapons, the Seleção’s all-time top scorer could provide a major boost for his team as the tournament progresses. His return is eagerly awaited by Brazilian fans, who dream of seeing him lead their side to a sixth world title.
Piala Dunia 2026
Piala Dunia FIFA 2026 akan menjadi edisi paling revolusioner dalam sejarah sepak bola dunia. Turnamen ini untuk pertama kalinya akan diselenggarakan di tiga negara sekaligus, yaitu Amerika Serikat, Kanada, dan Meksiko. Selain itu, jumlah peserta juga meningkat dari 32 menjadi 48 tim, membuka peluang lebih besar bagi negara-negara dari berbagai konfederasi untuk tampil di panggung global. Format baru ini akan menghadirkan lebih banyak pertandingan, atmosfer kompetisi yang lebih luas, serta jangkauan penonton yang semakin besar di seluruh dunia.
Dengan skala yang jauh lebih besar, FIFA menargetkan turnamen ini sebagai ajang yang tidak hanya kompetitif tetapi juga spektakuler dari sisi teknologi dan pengalaman penonton. Stadion-stadion modern di berbagai kota tuan rumah telah dipersiapkan untuk menghadirkan pertandingan berkelas dunia, didukung oleh inovasi seperti peningkatan sistem VAR dan pengalaman digital bagi fans. diprediksi akan menjadi tonggak baru dalam evolusi sepak bola internasional, memperkuat popularitas olahraga ini sekaligus menciptakan momen-momen bersejarah yang akan dikenang dalam waktu lama.
