Neymar Jr / Photo: Instagram @Neymarjr Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in a dramatic last-32 match at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, June 29, to advance to the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Despite the victory, one notable absentee was Neymar Jr. The Brazilian superstar remained on the bench throughout the game,…
Carlo Ancelotti outlines Brazil’s knockout slogan (Image: X) Five-time World Cup champions Brazil advanced to the round of 32 as group leader with seven points and will now face Japan in Houston. Ahead of the knockout rounds, head coach Carlo Ancelotti stressed that his side must rely on “heads, hearts and clear ideas” to keep…
Vinicius Junior (AP Photo) The game has not yet reached the first hydration break. Brazil have already enjoyed the gift of early goals. In the 22nd minute, opener Vinicius scored the second goal for Brazil after breaking past Scottish defender Jack Hendry. The Scotsman looked crestfallen but ready to press on. Vinicius celebrated with his…
Manager Carlo Ancelotti has urged Brazilian fans not to get carried away after Brazil’s 3-0 win over Scotland at the World Cup, which also marked the return of Neymar and another outstanding performance from Vinicius Junior.After the Brazilian team started with a 1-1 draw with Morocco, they then won two games in a row and…
Neymar trains at the Brazilian training camp (Photo source: @CBF_Futebol/X) Brazilian fans have received mixed news ahead of Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Scotland. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Rafinha will miss Brazil’s final group match against Scotland on Wednesday (local time), while also revealing that Neymar is fully fit and can…