Scotland will face Brazil on June 24 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, and the stakes could not be higher. A win would send Scotland into the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history.
Scotland enters the Group C showdown sitting on 3 points after a 1-0 victory over Haiti in the opening round and a subsequent loss. Brazil, meanwhile, holds 4 points and has a clearer path to advancement.
The last time these two met at a World Cup was 1998.
Former England captain John Terry has weighed in with some characteristically blunt commentary about the quality of competing national teams. Terry’s remarks, while not specifically targeting Scotland, haven’t exactly been a morale boost for smaller footballing nations at this tournament.
Reports have also circulated about Neymar potentially returning to training ahead of the fixture, which would add another layer of intrigue to an already loaded matchup.
