Neymar could make his return for Brazil 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.
In that opener, head coach Carlo Ancelotti swapped out Casemiro for Fabinho and subbed Brentford’s Igor Thiago for Matheus Cunha.
Cunha duly started against Haiti and bagged a double, so will surely keep his place against Scotland in Miami.
But Barcelona star Raphinha picked up a hamstring injury against Haiti and will miss this game, leading Ancelotti to rejig his attack.
The Italian now 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 could start on the right wing in Raphinha’s place, but the left-footed Rayan, 19, is a more natural fit there.
Vinicius Jr - who has scored in both games so far - is a guaranteed starter on the left wing.
Lucas Paqueta, Bruno Guimaraes and Casemiro appear to be a settled midfield three, despite Casemiro’s shaky first half against Morocco.
Danilo came in at right-back against Haiti, replacing Roger Ibanez, who was also taken off at half-time in the opener.
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, who now plays for Fenerbahce.
Other options on the bench include 19-year-old striker Endrick and Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli, but they lack much attacking depth beyond that - especially with Raphinha’s injury.
Predicted Brazil XI: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Douglas Santos; Guimaraes, Casemiro, Paqueta; Rayan, Cunha, Vinicius Jr
Injured: Raphinha
Time and date: 11pm BST on Wednesday June 24, 2026
Venue: Miami Stadium
How to watch: BBC One
