Jack Hendry: I'm Looking Forward to Facing Neymar

Scottish defender Jack Hendry has stated he is unfazed by the prospect of facing Neymar, should Brazil's all-time leading scorer be fit for Wednesday's World Cup clash between the two nations.

"Yeah, no problem at all," Hendry declared when asked about the possibility of playing against Neymar.

"Obviously, I feel quite comfortable going up against Neymar and I'm looking forward to it. It should be a really good battle, and if he plays, then I'm certainly anticipating it," the Scottish international added.

Brazil's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, previously indicated that he expects the 34-year-old Neymar to be available for the Group C match of the 2026 World Cup in Miami, after missing the first two games while recovering from a calf injury.

Hendry, 31, previously played against Neymar in the Champions League in 2021, when the Scot was with Club Brugge and the Brazilian was at Paris Saint-Germain. That encounter ended in a 1-1 draw.

Currently with Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, Hendry did not get the chance to face Neymar during his stint in the local league, as the Brazilian only made seven appearances for Al-Hilal.

Scotland has accumulated 3 points from their first two matches, placing them third in Group C with a strong chance to qualify for the World Cup knockout stages for the first time, even if they lose to Brazil, thanks to the tournament's new, expanded format.

Brazil's squad has amassed 4 points and leads the group on goal difference ahead of Morocco, who are set to face Haiti on Wednesday.