Emotional Neymar After Return: "It Was a Huge Struggle, But I Waited for This Moment"

Pulse Sports Team 06:44 - 25 June 2026

The biggest headline from Brazil's dominant 3-0 victory over Scotland in the 2026 World Cup was undoubtedly Neymar's long-awaited return to action. The superstar entered the game in the 76th minute, replacing Matheus Cunha, and after the final whistle, he couldn't hide his immense emotion regarding the challenging journey back from his injuries.

“The feeling of being back is wonderful. I’m truly happy, very pleased, and actually – thrilled. When the final whistle blew, I found myself looking towards my family. Everyone knows it was a huge struggle. They followed everything closely,” admitted the Seleção star.

Neymar emphasized that his greatest dream was to once again help his country on football's biggest stage. The skillful forward also expressed special gratitude to the Brazilian fans in the stands, who erupted when he made his appearance:

“I want to thank everyone who supported us. I want to thank everyone in the stadium who chanted my name today. The feeling is completely different. But it’s wonderful to experience it.”