Scotland will be chasing a historic result when they face Brazil in their final Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The Scots head into the decisive encounter needing a strong performance after following their opening 1-0 victory over Haiti with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Morocco.
Brazil, meanwhile, responded impressively after drawing 1-1 with Morocco in their tournament opener. The five-time world champions produced a dominant display to defeat Haiti 3-0, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinicius Junior also finding the net.
The upcoming clash rekindles a World Cup rivalry that dates back to 1998, when Brazil defeated Scotland 2-1 on their way to reaching the final.
Team News
Scotland trio Scott McKenna (calf), Aaron Hickey (unspecified) and Lewis Ferguson (fatigue) were all absent from training over the weekend, but they could all be back in contention to feature in some capacity against Brazil, the latter of whom is likely to continue in centre-midfield.
As for Brazil, Barcelona winger Raphinha has been ruled out with a hamstring injury sustained in the first half of the win over Haiti. Bournemouth’s 19-year-old starlet Rayan is the most likely candidate to take his place on the right flank.
Possible Lineups
Scotland possible starting lineup:
Gunn; Patterson, Hendry, Hanley, Robertson, Tierney; Christie, Ferguson; McTominay, McGinn; Adams
Brazil possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Douglas Santos; Guimaraes, Casemiro; Rayan, Paqueta, Vinicius Jr; Cunha
How to Watch
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | SuperSport |
| Live Stream | DSTV stream |
| Kick-off Time | 23:00 (WAT) |
Match Predictions
Softfootball predicts Scotland 0-3 Brazil
Even without the injured Raphinha, Brazil’s vast attacking depth should still have too much firepower for a gritty but vulnerable Scottish backline, as the Selecao look to march into the knockout rounds with maximum momentum.
