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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) - Top Stories
· June 20, 2026
· 1 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 Neymar missed Brazil’s first two games of the tournament, including Friday’s 3-0 win over Haiti.
Why this matters in Frisco News
As Brazilians in Frisco , Texas, eagerly await Neymar's return to the World Cup stage, his impending comeback against Scotland has significant implications for the local Brazilian community. With a sizable Brazilian population in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Frisco, Neymar's performance will be closely watched by fans who have been following his journey since his first World Cup in 2014. The fact that he will be playing in Miami Gardens, Florida, may also draw the attention of local soccer enthusiasts who can easily travel to support their team. As one of the most recognizable soccer players globally, Neymar's participation in the World Cup can help galvanize interest in the sport locally, potentially inspiring young soccer players in Frisco's schools and clubs to follow in his footsteps. His return to the field will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion among local soccer fans, adding to the excitement and energy surrounding the World Cup in the Frisco community.
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Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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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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