Brazil proposes a plan vs Scotland: Will Neymar play for the first time in the 2026 World Cup?

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Brazil proposes a plan vs Scotland: Will Neymar play for the first time in the 2026 World Cup?

Brazil will fight to win Group C when they face Scotland on Wednesday, June 24 in Miami.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side go into the match with four points against Morocco after both teams collected a win and a draw in their opening two games.

If Brazil and Morocco end up fighting each other, goals will be lost because the teams are tied in their own game. Currently, Brazil has a two-goal advantage but that could change quickly as Morocco play Haiti.

So Ancelotti is left with a dilemma with his plan: do everything possible to win, or rest the rest of the players knowing that Brazil has at least booked a place in the next round.

Here’s how we see Ancelotti against Scotland:

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The images reveal the action and emotion of an unforgettable World Cup

US forward #20 Folarin Balogun (C) celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer match between the USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026.

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Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States scores his team’s third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between the USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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Cesar Samudio #12 of Panama fails to save a shot by Giovanni Reyna #7 of the United States as he scores his team’s fourth goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between the USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles.

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US midfielder #07 Giovanni Reyna (R) scores his team’s fourth goal during the 2026 World Cup soccer match between the USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026.

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US players celebrate the fourth goal of midfielder #07 Giovanni Reyna during the 2026 World Cup soccer match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026.

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Brazil identified the game against Scotland

Goalkeeper: Alisson

The Liverpool man continues after conceding one goal in the first two games.

Defenders: Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Alex Sandro

With Douglas Santos at risk of suspension, Alex Sandro could slot in at left back.

Midfielders: Fabinho, Bruno Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá, Vinícius Júnior

Fabinho could replace Casemiro, who is also at risk of suspension. Otherwise, Guimarães, Paquetá and Vinícius remain on the list.

Strikers: Rayan, Matheus Cunha

Cunha should get the nod again after his double against Haiti, with Rayan deputizing for the injured Raphinha. Ancelotti said Neymar is “available” for the match, so the Brazilian legend may come off the bench.

Proposed Brazil vs Scotland: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Alex Sandro; Fabinho, Guimarães, Paquetá, Vinícius Jr. Rayan, Matheus Cunha

Brazil World Cup 2026 List

Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahçe), Weverton (Grêmio)

Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Danilo (Flamengo), Douglas Santos (Zenit), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Ibañez (Al Ahli), Léo Pereira (Flamengo), Marquinhos (PSG), Wesley (Roma)*

Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al Ittihad) Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo), Ederson (Atalanta)

Leaders: Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Luiz Henrique (Zenit), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Neymar Jr. (Santos), Raphinha (Barcelona), Rayan (Bournemouth), Vinícius Jr. (Real Madrid)

*Ederson was called up to replace the injured Wesley