Last Updated on 24/06/2026 by TinHN Editor
Brazil vs Scotland in the Group C finale at Hard Rock Stadium. Lineups, form, and what’s at stake for both sides at World Cup 2026.
Brazil and Scotland meet in the decisive final round of Group C at the 2026 World Cup, with kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on June 24. It’s the first World Cup meeting between the two sides in 28 years, since Brazil’s 2-1 win in 1998 on their way to the final.
Context Brazil vs Scotland
Scotland arrive with a historic opportunity on the line: a first-ever progression past the group stage after eight previous World Cup appearances without making it through. Steve Clarke’s side opened with a 1-0 win over Haiti, then fell 1-0 to Morocco in a tight contest decided by Ismael Saibari’s goal just 70 seconds in. Despite the defeat, Scotland were credited with showing they can compete with top-10 nations.
Brazil, meanwhile, needed time to find their rhythm. Carlo Ancelotti’s side were held 1-1 by Morocco in their opener before claiming their first win of the tournament with a 3-0 victory over Haiti, built on a Matheus Cunha brace and a first-half strike from Vinicius Junior. That performance marked the 41st time in their history Brazil have scored three or more goals in a single World Cup match — five more than any other nation (Germany sit second with 36).
What’s at stake
- Brazil need only match or better Morocco’s result against Haiti (played simultaneously) to guarantee top spot in the group.
- A draw or win for Scotland would all but secure their place in the round of 32; even a narrow defeat could still leave them with a route through as one of the better third-placed teams.
- A win for Scotland would be their first-ever victory over Brazil, after two draws and six defeats across their previous eight meetings.
Recent form
Brazil (all competitions, most recent first): Win – Draw – Win – Win – Win – Loss
Scotland (all competitions, most recent first): Loss – Loss – Win – Win – Win – Loss
Notably, Brazil’s last three group-stage exits at a World Cup have all come on matchday three — including a shock 0-1 loss to Cameroon at Qatar 2022 — a reminder that Ancelotti’s side can’t afford to take a motivated Scotland lightly.
Team news Brazil vs Scotland
Scotland are managing a few fitness concerns at the back, and Lawrence Shankland looks set to start on the bench again. Kieran Tierney, who appeared to go off injured against Morocco, has since returned to training and could be available.
For Brazil, Raphinha is likely to miss out after picking up a muscle injury in the win over Haiti; Rayan, who came on as his replacement and contributed to the 3-0 win, could be handed a start. Matheus Cunha keeps his place up front after his double last time out. Neymar, who has yet to feature in the tournament, is pushing for his first appearance of the campaign.
Match details Brazil vs Scotland
- Date: June 24, 2026
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
- Round: Matchday 3, Group C, World Cup 2026 group stage