Neymar cries alone after Brazil's 3-0 World Cup win over Scotland
Brazil forward Neymar came off the bench to replace Matheus Cunha in the second half of Brazil's 3-0 World Cup group-stage win over Scotland on June 24, 2026. The victory put Brazil top of Group C with seven points. Neymar had missed Brazil's opening matches against Morocco and Haiti because of a calf injury. In his post-match interview he said the appearance was one of the most special days of his career, describing the feeling as a boy's dream to play for Selecao. He said he felt a big relief, became emotional and cried alone afterwards, thanking Brazilian fans, his family and friends. Brazil's goals were scored by Vinicius Junior and Matheus Cunha, and the match ended 3-0. The result secures Brazil's place in the round of 16 and keeps alive their quest for a record-sixth World Cup title. For African fans following the tournament, Brazil's top-group finish shapes the possible knockout-stage opponents for sides such as Morocco, Senegal or Nigeria if they advance. With Neymar back and contributing, will his renewed confidence lift Brazil's chances in the later rounds, and how might that affect the path of African teams still in contention?