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Is Neymar Jr. Playing Tonight for Santos vs Internacional?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Mar 18, 2026 4:32 PM ET

The Brasileirão 2026 continues for Round 7 as Santos FC hosts Internacional at the Estadio Urbano Caldeira.

Santos will need points to climb up the table, and they will play against the team at the bottom of the Brasileirão league table, which has yet to win a game after six rounds.

Santos fans are starting to get used to seeing Neymar Jr. make more appearances after injury struggles since his arrival last year.

The Brazilian star played in Santos FC's previous match in the Brasileirão, which was over the weekend against Corinthians, where he provided an assist for Gabriel Barbosa.

Neymar Junior of Santos fights for the ball with Raniele of Corinthians during the Brasileirao 2026 match between Santos and Corinthians at Estadio Urbano Caldeira on March 15, 2026 in Santos, Brazil. (Photo by Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images)Photo by Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images

The match between Santos FC and Internacional tonight comes days after Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti announced the Brazil squad for the March international break next week, where he did not include Neymar.

Neymar Set To Play For Santos vs Internacional

After missing out of the Brazil roster for the March friendly matches against France and Croatia, Neymar is set to continue playing for Santos FC in the Brasileirão, starting with tonight's game against Internacional.

Neymar is encouraged to fight for a spot in the Brazilian national team World Cup roster, as Ancelotti opened the door for players like Neymar and other players who have not been called up for this month.

Neymar is not injured and played the full match against Corinthians over the weekend. With the World Cup as the goal, Neymar is expected to play more for Santos in the next few months to prove to Ancelotti that he is fit.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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