Scotland's backs are firmly pressed against the wall - here is what they need to happen to move into the World Cup knockout stages

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

Scotland are aiming to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in the country's history

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Scotland still have a chance of reaching the World Cup round of 32 despite losing 3-0 to Brazil after already being beaten 1-0 by Morocco because of their win over Haiti

Join our writers for all the latest news after a chastening night for Scotland and as Curaçao prepare to take on Côte d’Ivoire and Germany face Ecuador

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…

Steve Clarke’s men finished third in Group C with three points and -3 goal difference and face an agonising wait to determine if they’ll make it into the last-32

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Steve Clarke’s men finished third in Group C with three points and -3 goal difference and face an agonising wait to determine if they’ll make it into the last-32

Scotland needs Ghana to beat Croatia by three or more goals to survive at the 2026 World Cup. Here's why the math makes that scenario nearly impossible.

Scotland's backs are firmly pressed against the wall - here is what they need to happen to move into the World Cup knockout stages

Scotland need a miracle to remain one of the World Cup's top eight third-placed teams and stay in the competition. Steve Clarke's side are being hauled towards the abyss.

Scotland are set to miss out on the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup