Rio de janeiro: Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti insists that Neymar's return to the field is crucial for the "Samba" team. Ancelotti expressed satisfaction with his team's performance following their commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland.
According to Thai News Agency, Brazil wrapped up their 2026 World Cup Group C campaign with a decisive win over Scotland, securing goals from Vinicius Junior in the 7th and 45+3 minutes, and Matheus Cunha in the 60th minute. This victory ensures that Brazil leads the group with 7 points from 3 matches, advancing to the round of 32 where they will face the second-placed team from Group F.
In this significant match, Neymar, who had been sidelined with a calf injury, made his much-anticipated return to the World Cup stage in the 76th minute. His reappearance marks his comeback to assist the "Samba" team after an absence of 981 days, underscoring Ancelotti's belief in his importance to the team's success.