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FC·INJURY·June 24, 2026 07:23 AM ET

Ancelotti confirms Neymar fit for Scotland; Rayan eyed to fill in for injured Raphinha

Neymar in, Raphinha out for Brazil's group finale.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 242 min read
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What happened: Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Neymar is available to face Scotland, setting up the forward's first World Cup appearance after he missed the opening two group matches through injury. Raphinha, meanwhile, is ruled out with an injury, forcing at least one change to Brazil's right wing for the Group C closer.

Why it matters: Brazil sit atop Group C with four points after two matches and are looking to lock up first place. Losing Raphinha pulls a key piece out of the attack that clicked in the 3-0 result over Haiti, so how Ancelotti reshapes the front line carries weight heading into the knockout rounds.

By the numbers: Brazil's group form: a 1-1 draw with Morocco followed by a 3-0 result against Haiti for four points. Reported candidates to replace Raphinha on the right include 19-year-old Bournemouth talent Rayan — said to be the favorite — along with Luiz Henrique, Gabriel Martinelli and Endrick. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Neymar would be deployed in a false-nine role when he appears.

What to watch: Watch whether Ancelotti hands Rayan the start on the right wing and how early Neymar is introduced off the bench against Scott McTominay's Scotland.

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