Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleScotland's World Cup progression depends on their final Group C match against Brazil, after a 1-0 loss to Morocco left their qualification hanging in the balance. A victory over Brazil would secure Scotland's place in the knockout rounds, with a chance to top the group if Morocco fails to beat Haiti. Achieving a draw against Brazil would likely see Scotland qualify with four points as one of the eight best third-placed teams, though final confirmation would await other group results. If Scotland suffers a narrow defeat, finishing with three points and a -1 goal difference, their fate would be uncertain, relying on a favourable outcome compared to other third-placed nations. Morocco is in a commanding position, needing any result against eliminated Haiti to qualify, while Brazil, already on four points, is also well-placed to advance, even with a loss to Scotland, with four points generally sufficient for third-place progression. In fullWhat do Scotland and Brazil need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group C?Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Scotland could guarantee a spot in the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time ever when they face Brazil in Miami

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Scotland faces Brazil on June 24, 2026, in Miami needing at least a draw to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage from Group C.

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Scotland require at least a point against Brazil to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage

Scotland face Brazil in their crucial final Group C match at the 2026 World Cup, with the Tartan Army needing a win to avoid an anxious wait to learn their fate

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Brazil is heavily favored against Scotland in its final group stage match, but they have to be careful not to look past them. Brazil will likely have to claim v

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Scotland know they need at least a draw in Miami to qualify for the knockout stages - anything less would leave their World Cup hopes in the balance

The Tartan Army have been fantastic in their support and will be looking to get the result they desperately need to stay in the World Cup as they face Brazil in their final group…

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Scotland must beat five-time champions Brazil at Miami Stadium on June 24 to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in history.