Scotland will aim to pull off perhaps the biggest result in their history as they bid to shock World Cup icons Brazil and qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament for the very first time.
It’s already been a memorable tournament off the pitch for the Tartan Army. And on it, despite defeat to Morocco last time out, Scotland’s opening victory against Haiti ensures their Group C fate is still in their hands.
Scotland have never beaten Brazil, but a first victory would take Steve Clarke’s side through to the last-32. A draw would also likely do it, while a narrow defeat, perhaps by one goal, may also be good enough for progress.
A Scotland defeat, however, would leave the Tartan Army with a nervy wait to see they will go through as one of the eight-best third-ranked teams, a quirk of the new 48-team format that has already brought some controversy.
Follow all the latest from Miami as Scotland face Brazil
Scotland train ahead of Brazil clash
Chris Wilson24 June 2026 21:17
Scotland team news
And here’s a reminder of the early Scotland team news too. We can expect line-ups around 9.30-9.45pm BST.
Scotland are sweating on the availability of Scott McKenna, Aaron Hickey and Lewis Ferguson, who all missed training at the weekend, while a question mark remains over the selection of Ben Gannon-Doak, who was brought on as a substitute against Morocco, to widespread surprise that he wasn’t a starter.
Does Steve Clarke give Gannon-Doak a start today to try and get some threat into his side?
Chris Wilson24 June 2026 21:12
Scotland v Brazil kick-off time and how to watch
Under two hours until kick-off now, so here’s a reminder of how you can watch tonight’s game.
Scotland face Brazil at the Miami Stadium on Wednesday 24 June, with kick-off at 11pm BST. Viewers in the UK can watch the game live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with coverage beginning at 10pm BST.
Chris Wilson24 June 2026 21:07
The route to the final Scotland could take at World Cup 2026
Scotland can secure knockout football at the World Cup when they play Brazil in game 3 of Group C.
The Scots earned their spot at the tournament finals in the most dramatic fashion when they scored two stoppage-time stunners to pip Denmark to top spot in their final qualifier.
With victory over Haiti, The Tartan Army watched their nation win a game at a major tournament for the first time in three decades, having experienced only losses and draws at the past two Euros.
And while such an outcome might satisfy the travelling fans, Scotland’s participation at the World Cup means they have a theoretical route to the biggest match in the four-year football calendar, should Steve Clarke’s side blow all expectations out of the water.
The route to the final Scotland could take at World Cup 2026
Scotland’s win over Haiti was their first victory at a major international tournament in 30 yearsChris Wilson24 June 2026 21:02
How the magic of the Tartan Army gave Scotland a World Cup moment to cherish forever
Scotland face a nervy conclusion to their World Cup group stage on the pitch but, as Jack Rathborn discovered in Boston, the Tartan Army are already winners with a precious legacy secure…
How the magic of the Tartan Army gave Scotland a World Cup moment to cherish forever
Scotland face a nervy conclusion to their World Cup group stage on the pitch but, as Jack Rathborn discovered in Boston, the Tartan Army are already winners with a precious legacy secureJack Rathborn24 June 2026 20:52
Who has qualified for the knockout stages and which teams have been eliminated from the World Cup?
The group stage of World Cup 2026 is nearing a conclusion and the battle is on for a place in knockout stages.
For the first time in the World Cup’s history, 48 nations are competing in the tournament. They were divided into 12 groups of four, with co-hosts USA, Mexico and Canada all given top-seed status in the draw.
The 12 group winners and 12 runners-up will automatically go through to the round of 32, and they will be joined by the eight best third-placed finishers, based on points and goal difference at the end of the group stage.
Seven teams have booked their place in the knockout rounds after winning both of their opening matches. Five teams have so far been eliminated from the competition after losing both of their fixtures.
In total, 16 nations will go home after the group stage.
Who has qualified for World Cup’s last-32 and who has been eliminated?
The knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup will begin with a first ever round of 32Lawrence Ostlere24 June 2026 20:38
World Cup fixtures
Today’s games see the conclusion to Group B as well as that of Group C.
While Brazil Scotland and Morocco should learn their World Cup fates this evening, co-hosts Canada will also learn theirs alongside the likes of Bosnia and Switzerland.
Those Group B fixtures are already underway, so here’s a full list of this evening’s fixtures:
- Group B: Switzerland vs Canada, kick-off 8pm – Vancouver, Canada
- Group B: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Qatar, kick-off 8pm – Seattle, USA
- Group C: Morocco vs Haiti, kick-off 11pm – Atlanta, USA
- Group C: Scotland vs Brazil, kick-off 11pm – Miami, USA
Chris Wilson24 June 2026 20:24
Scotland fans channel the spirit of the World Cup to leave Boston charmed
A win and a loss from their opening two games of the World Cup leaves the Scots with a chance of qualification, and they could yet make a triumphant return to the city in the last 32
Scotland fans channel the spirit of the World Cup to leave Boston charmed
A win and a loss from their opening two games of the World Cup leaves the Scots with a chance of qualification, and they could yet make a triumphant return to the city in the last 32Chris Wilson24 June 2026 20:09
What do Scotland and Brazil need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group C?
If Scotland lose, their World Cup fate will be in the balance. The good news for Scotland is they only lost 1-0 to Morocco. If they repeat the trick against Brazil and only lose by a one-goal margin, they will finish the group stage on three points and with a goal difference of -1. Based on previous editions of the European Championships that could be good enough to go through as one of the eight-best third-placed teams. But they would be right on the fence.
What do Scotland and Brazil need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group C?
Discover all the permutations for how the teams in Group C can qualify for the knockout roundsJamie Braidwood24 June 2026 19:56
Scotland v Brazil early team news: Gannon-Doak to return?
Scotland are sweating on the availability of Scott McKenna, Aaron Hickey and Lewis Ferguson, who all missed training at the weekend, while a question mark remains over the selection of Ben Gannon-Doak, who was brought on as a substitute against Morocco, to widespread surprise that he wasn’t a starter. Does Steve Clarke give Gannon-Doak a start today to try and get some threat into his side?
Brazil will be without Raphinha, who picked up a hamstring injury against Haiti, while Neymar is fit to feature after injury but may only make the bench.
Jamie Braidwood24 June 2026 19:41NewerOlder