World Cup Gameweek 3
Scotland
Jun 24, 2026 11.00pm
0
3
HT : 0 2
FT Miami Stadium
Brazil
  • Ryan Christie 89' yellowcard
  • goal Vinicius Junior 7'
  • goal Vinicius Junior 45'+3'
  • goal Matheus Cunha 60'
  • yellowcard Danilo 62'
  • yellowcard Danilo 63'
  • yellowcard Fabinho 82'
  • yellowcard Fabinho 83'

Scotland 0-3 Brazil: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Vinicius Jr show shakes Tartan Army World Cup 2026 dream

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Party over? Scotland face wait to discover World Cup fate after Brazil defeat
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Scotland face a tense wait to find out their World Cup 2026 fate after being thrashed 3-0 by Brazil at Miami Stadium on Wednesday night, with Carlo Ancelotti's side finishing top of Group C.

Steve Clarke's Tartan Army looked confident in the initial moments after kick off, but when Scott McKenna dwelled too long on the ball, Rayan took advantage to set Vinicius Junior up for the Selecao's opener.

Scotland struggled to find their feet after the shock of going behind, and as they were growing into the contest, Vinicius capitalised on a similar mistake from Jack Hendry, though his effort was ruled out in questionable fashion.

However, the Real Madrid winger would get his second before the interval, heading home from a Bruno Guimaraes cross to strike fear into the Tartan Army.

Clarke's captain Andrew Robertson was forced off through injury at half time, and he had to watch as his team succumbed to a third goal when Manchester United's Matheus Cunha finished off a great passing move on the hour mark.

Scotland saw a couple of efforts saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker after set pieces in the second period, but the scoreline was reflective of the game in the end, though Brazil could have scored more.

SPORTS MOLE'S VERDICT

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Scotland came into this game full of optimism, knowing that they could rely on the fact they did not require a win to progress if things went wrong.

However, the Tartan Army's party came crashing down when they gifted Brazil an early opener, and having conceded three, their chances of progressing to the round of 32 have been severely damaged.

According to Opta predictions, Clarke's side now have a 49% chance of going through as one of the eight best third-placed teams, but they face an anxious wait to find out whether they are staying in North America or packing their bags to head home.

As for Brazil, they secured top spot in Group C - finishing with seven points - and they will be preparing to meet the runner-up from Group F in Houston.

Aside from the result, Ancelotti will be pleased with Vinicius's performance in particular, though the winger could have left with the match ball on another night.

Guimaraes was also impressive in the centre of the park, as was right-winger Rayan, who assisted the opener with a piece of great pressing on his first World Cup start.

SCOTLAND VS. BRAZIL HIGHLIGHTS

Vinicius Jr goal vs. Scotland (7th min, Scotland 0-1 Brazil)

Dinamo Zagreb centre-back McKenna is hesitant to pass to Robertson under pressure from Rayan, but his indecision is pounced upon by the 19-year-old, who blocks the defender's attempted ball.

Unfortunately for Scotland, it falls to Vinicius, who takes a composed touch and rounds the goalkeeper before slotting into an empty net.

22nd min: Vinicius Jr (Brazil) disallowed goal

Scotland get away with one as Jack Hendry is caught on the ball by Vinicius, and after the Los Blancos man finishes under Angus Gunn, a VAR review leads to the goal being chalked off for a foul.

Vinicius Jr goal vs. Scotland (45+3 mins, Scotland 0-2 Brazil)

Brazil do not allow Scotland to clear their lines, and when the ball breaks for Guimaraes on the right flank, the Newcastle United midfielder looks up and sees Vinicius, who pulls away from Nathan Patterson at the back post and heads in his second.

Matheus Cunha goal vs. Scotland (60th min, Scotland 0-3 Brazil)

Ancelotti's side produce one of the best passing sequences of the tournament, starting all the way from centre-back Marquinhos and ending in Cunha sealing the game.

Danilo fires the ball in to Lucas Paqueta, who lays it off to Casemiro, and the veteran slides a perfect through pass to Guimaraes.

The midfielder shrugs off his marker and drives towards goal before setting up Cunha for a simple finish.

MAN OF THE MATCH - VINICIUS JR

© Iconsport / Thor Wegner, DeFodi Images

Vinicius was a constant threat on Wednesday night, and he showed the desire to catch Scotland off-guard.

The Brazil winger scored twice but he was unlucky to have a goal ruled out in dubious circumstances, and could have had at least one more if he was able to finish his chances in the second half.

SCOTLAND VS. BRAZIL MATCH STATS

Possession: Scotland 46%-54% Brazil

Shots: Scotland 14-21 Brazil

Shots on target: Scotland 5-9 Brazil

Corners: Scotland 7-6 Brazil

Fouls: Scotland 10-11 Brazil

BEST STATS

WHAT NEXT?

Scotland will endure a wait to discover their fate, but if they go through as one of the best third-placed nations they will face either Germany, Mexico or the winner between France and Norway in Boston, New York or Mexico City.

Brazil have won Group C, and will face the runner-up from Group F in Houston - as things stand, that will be Japan, though it could be the Netherlands or Sweden depending on the group's third-round results.

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