Overview
- Jack Hendry said on Sunday he is comfortable facing Neymar and called the possible one-on-one a “really good battle” that he is looking forward to.
- Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Sunday he expects Neymar to be available for Wednesday’s Group C decider in Miami after the forward missed the first two games with a calf problem.
- Neymar missed Brazil’s opening matches while recovering from a calf injury but his reported fitness would give Brazil a proven scorer and change how Scotland must defend.
- Scotland sit on three points and can still reach the last 32 under the expanded 2026 format, so a draw in Miami would likely secure their progression while a win would strengthen their position.
- Hendry’s past meetings with Neymar in the Champions League and both players’ recent Saudi league overlaps inform his confidence and shape tactical plans for marking a high‑quality, experienced opponent.