Neymar did not play a single minute in Brazil's 2-1 win over Japan in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.

Neymar Jr. But that's no longer the case, as the Brazilian icon made his first appearance of the 2026 tournament Thursday in a 3-0 win vs. Scotland in Miami. The 34-year-old Neymar came on as a substitute in the 76th minute after missing the first two games vs. Morocco and Haiti due to an injury.

While Neymar Jr had only a brief cameo, the occasion itself was enough to leave a lasting impression.

Feb. 24 (UPI) --Neymar Jr. irked hostile fans and used their jeers as fuel to carry Santos to a win over Inter de Limeira, requesting the fans to sing louder before scoring off a corner kick for the first time of his career. The sequence occurred in the ...

SCO vs BRA, FIFA World Cup 2026: Vinicius Jr scored twice as Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 to top Group C, while Neymar made his long-awaited return from injury in front of a packed Miami Stadium to cap a memorable night.

© IMAGO / Sebastian FrejNeymar Jr. scored his first goal in almost 15 months in Al Hilal's 2-0 friendly victory over Al Fayha. Neymar Jr.’s return to soccer ...

Pundit Craig Burley questioned Brazil star Neymar Jr's ability to contribute to his side after his appearance off the bench in a 3-0 FIFA World Cup win over Scotland (June 24).

The Seleção put together another masterful performance on the world stage.

Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, is appearing in his fourth World Cup. Here's what happened in his first action in 2026.

Neymar Jr. finally returned to the international stage, but his comeback was not defined by the amount of time he spent on the pitch. Instead, the biggest takeaway came from the relationship he is building with Brazil’s new leader on the sidelines.