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Neymar expected to return from right calf injury and play for Brazil in World Cup against Scotland
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· June 20, 2026
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Key points Further details about Neymar's recovery and the team's plans are available from the source, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. This news comes after Brazil's 3-0 win over Haiti, a game Neymar did not participate in due to his injury.
Brazil's national soccer team is preparing for its next World Cup match, and a key player is expected to return to the field. Neymar has been recovering from a right calf injury and missed the team's first two games.
His coach has announced that Neymar is likely to play in the upcoming match against Scotland. This news comes after Brazil's 3-0 win over Haiti, a game Neymar did not participate in due to his injury.
Further details about Neymar's recovery and the team's plans are available from the source, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Category: local Published: June 20, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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