Disaster Index: 8.1 Entry: The Icon Returns Cause: Neymar expected to make his World Cup bow against Scotland in Miami, returning from injury for Brazil's Group C finale. Category: Structural Evidence: Steve Clarke has confirmed Scotland must prepare for Neymar. Clarke's own characterisation: "one of the superstars of the modern era." Brazil have managed his absence through the group stage; Scotland are scheduled to receive him fresh. Historical precedent: Scotland have not faced a player of this classification in competitive football since the 1998 World Cup. The last encounter with a side of Brazil's standing in a tournament context ended the campaign. Affected parties: Scotland's defensive structure; Scotland's qualification arithmetic; everyone who has been quietly hoping Brazil would field a weakened side. Immediate outlook: The index rises not because Scotland cannot prepare, but because preparation and outcome are different categories of event. Filed: 23 June 2026 / Group C, match day 3