The Tartan Army have been out in force in Miami ahead of Scotland's Group C finale against Brazil (AP)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 BrazilWhat if Scotland lose to Brazil? 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.Jamie Braidwood24 June 2026 15:17What do Scotland need to qualify?Let’s get the most optimistic but clear-cut scenario out of the way first. If Scotland beat Brazil, they’re into the knockouts, possibly as group winners if Morocco fail to beat Haiti. Dream big, Tartan Army.A draw would almost certainly be enough for Scotland to qualify, as it would take them to the elusive four-point mark. This should put them among the eight best third-placed teams, who will progress to the round of 32 along with all top-two group finishers.While three points and a positive goal difference is likely to be enough, four points is extremely likely to be enough, but Scotland would need to wait until later in the tournament for this to be confirmed; with several teams putting together a run of draws, there could be a number of teams in third with four points.(Reuters)Jamie Braidwood24 June 2026 15:05What is the Scotland team news?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? (PA)Jamie Braidwood24 June 2026 15:03Scotland v Brazil kick-off time and how to watch 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. Jamie Braidwood24 June 2026 15:01Good evening and welcomeIt’s a big one. Scotland face Brazil, the five-time winners and one of the giants of the World Cup, with a place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup still within reach. Steve Clarke’s side could do it with a win in Miami, but a draw is also likely to be good enough. A defeat, unless it is a narrow one, would leave the Tartan Army looking for their calculators and would hand Scotland a lengthy wait before the group stages conclude. Jamie Braidwood24 June 2026 15:00