Now he's among the legends! Neymar becomes the 4th Brazilian with a unique World Cup achievement
The forward has played in his fourth World Cup tournament
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Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
Neymar made his first appearance at the 2026 World Cup, simultaneously earning a rare milestone in Brazil's national team history.
Details: The 34-year-old forward came off the bench in the 76th minute of the third group stage match against Scotland.
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The clash with the Scots marked Neymar's fourth World Cup appearance. Previously, he featured in the tournaments in 2014, 2018, and 2022.
Neymar has become just the fourth Brazilian to play in four World Cup finals.
Before him, only Djalma Santos, Pelé and Cafu had achieved this feat.
Recall: Previously, Neymar made his 2026 World Cup debut after a long recovery from a cruciate ligament injury.
