Neymar could make his return for Brazil from the bench as they face Scotland in a crunch World Cup clash today.
After an opening 1-1 draw with Morocco - where the Atlas Lions thoroughly outplayed them - the Selecao dispatched Group C minnows Haiti 3-0 without ever looking truly convincing.
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Barcelona star Raphinha picked up a hamstring injury against Haiti and will miss this game, meaning Ancelotti must rejig his attack.
He does so with Bournemouth’s Rayan, who comes in alongside Lucas Paqueta and Vinicius Junior in the 4-2-3-1 shape.
The Italian now also has Neymar to call on, confirming that Brazil’s all-time leading scorer “will be available” after missing the first two games of the World Cup due to a calf injury. He is amongst the substitutes.
Vinicius - who has scored in both games so far - was always a guaranteed starter on the left wing.
Bruno Guimaraes and Casemiro are the settled midfield pivot.
Danilo came in at right-back against Haiti, replacing Roger Ibanez, and he retains his place here.
Marquinhos and Gabriel Magalhaes are arguably the tournament’s best centre-back pairing, while Douglas Santos is solid in both defence and attack.
Liverpool’s Alisson is Brazil’s undisputed No1, keeping out former Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson.
Brazil XI: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Douglas Santos; Guimaraes, Casemiro, Paqueta; Rayan, Cunha, Vinicius Jr
Subs: Weverton, Ederson, Sandro, Bremer, Pereira, Ibanez, Ederson, Fabinho, Santos, Neymar, Endrick, Henrique, Martinelli, Thiago
Injured: Raphinha
Time and date: 11pm BST on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Venue: Miami Stadium
How to watch: BBC One
