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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Tearful neymar makes emotional brazil return as selecao advance at world cup | Mind Blowing Facts

The Brazil legend was visibly emotional after coming on late on - (Getty)

Brazil legend Neymar made a tearful return to the field for his national side as the Selecao beat Scotland 3-0 in their final group game at the 2026 World Cup.

Neymar, who last played for Brazil in a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023, was originally something of a surprise inclusion in the Brazil squad for the tournament, and missed the opening two games due to a calf injury.

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