MIAMI, June 25 : Former captain Craig Burley said Scotland advancing to the knockout stages at the World Cup would be a "reward for mediocrity" after they conceded four goals and scored none in losing their final two group games. After the 3-0 loss to Brazil in Miami on Wednesday, Scotland face an anxious wa

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.

Discover all the permutations for how the teams in Group C can qualify for the knockout rounds

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

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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

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

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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…

Scotland’s manager Steve Clarke and captain Andy Robertson fear the country’s World Cup journey is over after a chastening defeat to Brazil in Miami

MIAMI, June 24 : Scotland coach Steve Clarke thinks his team are heading home from their first World Cup in 28 years after what he viewed as a largely self-inflicted 3-0 loss to…

Scotland coach Steve Clarke accepted that his team may be heading home from the World Cup in a few days after completing the group stage with a comprehensive 3-0 loss to Brazil on…

Coach Steve Clarke fears Scotland may be going home following a 3-0 loss to Brazil that leaves the team’s World Cup campaign in the balance. Asked about Scotland’s chances of…

Scotland fans face days of uncertainty before it is confirmed whether the team will progress as one of the best third place finishers.

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…

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The Tartan Army will be forced to watch on nervously over the coming days to see whether Scotland can finish as one of the eight best third-placed teams to reach the knock-out…

Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil at the 2026 World Cup and now faces a coin-flip chance of advancing as one of the eight best third-place teams.

Scotland risks elimination from the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 loss to Brazil. Elimination in the round of 32 at 20% YES.