New Jersey, June 22 -- Brazil star Neymar Jr. has raised hopes of a long-awaited FIFA World Cup 2026 return after sharing images from training ahead of the Selecao's decisive Group C clash against Scotland.

The 34-year-old forward posted a series of photographs from a training session on X on Sunday, accompanied by the message, "Thank you, my God. So incredibly happy!!"

The post offered the strongest indication yet that Neymar is nearing a return from the calf injury that has kept him out of Brazil's opening two matches at the tournament in North America.

Neymar was absent as Brazil opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco before securing a comfortable 3-0 victory over Haiti, a result that lifted Carlo Ancelotti's side to ...