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Vini Jr. leads Brazil rout of Scotland to top grou...
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- On a night where Neymar played his first Brazil minutes in three years as a second-half substitute, this was a wonderful night for Carlo Ancelotti's side, but a grim one for Scotland.
- - Neymar gets first WC minutes as Brazil win - How teams can qualify for knockout rounds
- And to the delight of the Brazil-dominated stadium in South Florida, Neymar came on in the 76th minute to a huge ovation as he made his first international appearance since 2023.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Brazil secured top spot in Group C as Vinícius Júnior inspired them to a 3-0 win over Scotland, a result that leaves the Tartan Army's hopes of making the knockout stages as one of the best third-placed sides hanging by a thread.
On a night where Neymar played his first Brazil minutes in three years as a second-half substitute, this was a wonderful night for Carlo Ancelotti's side, but a grim one for Scotland. Vinícius profited from Scottish complacency in defence to put Brazil 2-0 up at halftime, while Matheus Cunha added their third in the 60th minute.
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