Florida, June 25 -- Neymar Jr. took the field for Brazil for the first time since 2023 as the 34-year-old came off the bench in the closing stages of Brazil's 3-0 win over Scotland in the Group C clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026, on Wednesday, June 24 (local time). Neymar marked his return to field after recovering from a calf injury.

Neymar not only marked his first appearance in the ongoing World Cup but also marked his return to action for the first time since October 2023, when he sustained a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. The injury ruled him out for an extended period and limited his involvement in Brazil's qualification campaign.

Neymar entered the field in the 76th m...