Scotland 0-3 Brazil: The Tartan Army edge closer to a group stage exit, but no matter their ultimate fate, Miguel Delaney writes, Steve Clarke’s side pose tough questions about their ambition and strategy given their resources

As Steve Clarke and his team prepare to take on Brazil and earn a place in the last 32, debate rages about their style

Steve Clarke rules out backdoor qualification as Scotland face Brazil on June 24, 2026, chasing a first-ever World Cup knockout stage appearance.

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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

Scotland face Brazil on Wednesday night in a bid to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time

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 sits on three points with zero goal difference at the 2026 World Cup. Their historic knockout-stage hopes hinge on the Brazil match and other group

While England fans recover from last night's disappointing nil-nil draw with Ghana at the World Cup, excitement is building in Scotland... and Miami, where Scotland are preparing…

Switzerland win Group B, Canada make history, while Scotland are battling to stay alive against a Brazil team hitting their stride.

Steve Clarke’s men finished third in Group C with three points and face an agonising wait to determine if they’ll make it into the last-32

SCOTLAND 0-3 BRAZIL: Vinicius Jnr scored twice in the first-half to set the Scots on their way to another loss - which leaves them waiting to see whether they've secured a World…

The agony was etched across the faces of those in the Tartan Army who had watched Brazil run rings around their Scotland side on Wednesday night.

Vinícius Júnior’s two goals and Matheus Cunha’s third send Brazil through as group winners and leave Steve Clarke’s side with a very nervous wait

Scotland's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockouts suffered a major blow after their 3-0 defeat to Brazil.

Scotland were well beaten by Brazil and their World Cup hopes now hang by a thread - but John McGinn thinks the three-goal defeat could be curtains for them

The Scottish captain was spotted with ice on his ankle after being replaced at half-time in the defeat to Brazil

The Scotland manager was visibly disappointed as his team’s World Cup campaign hangs in the balance

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT MIAMI STADIUM: If Steve Clarke's worst fear was a drubbing, then he ought to avoid seeking anything positive from the fact Scotland suffered a mere 3-0 defeat…