liveUpdated 3m agoFollow live updates as Scotland look to secure their spot in the knockout stage against Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil in Miami Gardens.The Athletic Live TeamJune 24, 2026 at 1:20 PM EDTScotland's Grant Hanley and Scott McKenna ahead of today's match Getty ImagesScotland vs Brazil — LatestScotland and Brazil are looking to secure their places in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup when they meet today in Miami.Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil are essentially guaranteed to progress from the groups after a 1-1 draw against Morocco and a 3-0 victory over Haiti, while Steve Clarke’s Scotland could advance for the first time even with a defeat. As for the two other teams in Group C, Haiti are already eliminated, and Morocco are in a strong position with four points, the same as Brazil. Start time: 6pm ETWatch: FOX, Fubo (try for free)Join the conversation above or by emailing live@theathletic.comBrazil’s campaign so far Getty ImagesGiven their extraordinarily high standards, Brazil have had a lukewarm start to the World Cup.Carlo Ancelotti’s side looked laboured in their opener against Morocco, as Vinicius Junior cancelled out Ismael Saibari’s opener for the 2022 semi-finalists.However, a 3-0 victory against Haiti — courtesy of two first-half goals from Mateus Cunha and one from Junior — brought a much-improved performance, albeit against weaker opposition.The five-time winners still have plenty to prove — and what better way to do that than against a fired-up Scotland side today?Today’s venue Getty ImagesWe’re at Hard Rock Stadium, known as Miami Stadium for the duration of the tournament, for today’s Group C game. Usually the home to the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, the venue is hosting seven World Cup games, including a quarter-final and the bronze final clash. Subscribe to The Athletic The AthleticThere is no better time to be a subscriber to The Athletic for all the sporting insight, analysis and live coverage you need during the World Cup and beyond.As well as the ongoing tournament in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, you can get your football fix with us for the rest of the year through our Champions League, Premier League and European football coverage.Meanwhile, the Formula 1 season is in full swing, and we also have golf, tennis and much more on the cards.Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here.How to watch Scotland vs Brazil Getty ImagesAs well as following our live coverage, you can watch today’s game on these channels: U.S.: FOXUK: BBCCanada: TSNAustralia: SBSBrazil: SBTWhat time is kick-off? Getty ImagesToday’s game kicks off at 6pm ET in Miami, which is 3pm PT on the other side of the United States. In the UK, it’s an 11pm BST start. Welcome to our live coverage of Scotland vs Brazil Getty ImagesHello, and welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of Scotland vs Brazil at the 2026 World Cup.Brazil, despite not being at their fluid best so far, have all but secured a place in the knockout stage after beating Haiti 3-0 in their previous game and drawing 1-1 with Morocco in their opener.The odds are also in Scotland’s favour, and they could even lose today in Miami and still progress beyond the group stage for the first time.Beyond a place in the knockout round, Steve Clarke’s side will be hoping to mark their first World Cup appearance in 28 years with what would be a historic victory against the five-time winners.We’ll have all the buildup, team news and analysis ahead of kick-off later today, so make sure you stay with us over the next few hours.