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Neymar expected to return from right calf injury and play for Brazil in World Cup against Scotland
By The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 20, 2026
· 2 min read
Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and play for Brazil in its final World Cup group match, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday night.
Neymar missed Brazil’s first two games of the tournament, including Friday’s 3-0 win over Haiti.
Ancelotti said Neymar would go through indi...
Key takeaway Colombia, Argentina The 34-year-old midfielder has yet to practice in full sessions with the team since reporting to Brazil’s squad while nursing the calf injury.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
For Trophy Club residents who follow international soccer, the news of Neymar's expected return to the Brazilian national team is likely to generate excitement. As a community within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Trophy Club is home to many soccer enthusiasts who closely follow the sport. The fact that Brazil will face Scotland in its final World Cup group match in Miami Gardens, Florida, may not have a direct local impact, but it will undoubtedly be of interest to local fans who have been following Neymar's journey. With his impressive record as Brazil's career scoring leader, Neymar's participation in the World Cup is a significant storyline, and his return from injury will be closely watched by soccer fans in Trophy Club and beyond. As the World Cup progresses, local fans will be eager to see how Brazil performs with Neymar back in the lineup.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Neymar is expected to return from a right calf injury and play for Brazil in its final World Cup group match, coach Carlo Ancelotti said Friday night.
Neymar missed Brazil’s first two games of the tournament, including Friday’s 3-0 win over Haiti.
Ancelotti said Neymar would go through indi...
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