Neymar, Japan and Brazil
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Almost three years. 980 days. An eternity for someone who lives for football. So Brazil’s 3-0 win over Scotland, also marked by a brace from a rampant Vinicius, almost took a back seat. Because
Neymar took a playful swipe at German economist Joachim Klement after Brazil's 2-1 win over Japan proved his World Cup prediction wrong, with the Brazil star's post quickly going viral.
Neymar has finally played in this World Cup, and the superstar is back just in time for the knockout rounds. Neymar came off the bench in the 76th minute against Scotland on Wednesday, with the team leading 3-0 and well on its way to clinching a spot in the knockout stage that starts Monday.
After 981 days away from the Brazil shirt, Neymar made an emotional return as Carlo Ancelotti's side secured top spot in Group C ahead of the knockout stage
Brazil superstar forward Neymar is back in action for the 2026 World Cup. But before he returns, Neymar’s model girlfriend, Bruna Biancardi, is causing a stir in a bikini.
