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Scotland 0-3 Brazil, elimination hopes dim

6/25/2026

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Summary

Scotland Lose

Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil on June 24, 2026, Vinícius Júnior scoring in the 7th and 45+3 minutes and Cunha scoring in the 60th.
The defeat left Scotland third in Group C with three points and a –3 goal difference, needing a top-eight third-place finish to advance.
Coach Steve Clarke said the result makes advancement unlikely, echoing Andy Robertson’s view that three points and a –3 goal difference are insufficient.

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Clarke Defends

Steve Clarke may adopt a defensive formation against Brazil to protect goal-difference after the Morocco loss.
Craig Levein says a 1-0 defeat to Brazil could still qualify Scotland as a top third-placed side.
Clarke changed three starters versus Morocco and may tweak the Brazil lineup to keep players fresh.
Scotland also requires Japan to beat Sweden by four goals and Austria to beat Algeria by two.

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Clarke Walks Out

Scotland manager Steve Clarke gave an eight-word reply, “We made it difficult for ourselves, that’s it,” before leaving a BBC interview after 23 seconds.
He said the team gave Brazil the goals and the game they wanted.
He told Eilidh Barbour he does not think about the next match.
Midfielder John McGinn said the squad felt gutted and empty after the loss.

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**Robertson Cheers**

Andy Robertson said a win would see the Tartan Army drink some beers in Miami and praised Alisson as the best keeper in the world.
Neymar posted a thank-you message on social media confirming his fitness for the match.
Steve Clarke hinted Ben Gannon-Doak could start, shifting Scotland to a 4-5-1 formation against Brazil.
Scottish fans filled Miami bars and attended a Marlins baseball game, creating a lively atmosphere.

History

Historical Context

In the 1998 World Cup opener on 10 June, Brazil defeated Scotland 2-1 at Stade de France, with Ronaldo scoring twice and a Tom Boyd own-goal sealing the win. Brazil had already beaten Scotland three times in World Cups (1982, 1990, 1998) and the 2026 group repeat pits Steve Clarke’s side against the same foe, now trailing 3-0 and hoping for a best-third-place advance.

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Scotland Lose

Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil on June 24, 2026, Vinícius Júnior scoring in the 7th and 45+3 minutes and Cunha scoring in the 60th.
The defeat left Scotland third in Group C with three points and a –3 goal difference, needing a top-eight third-place finish to advance.
Coach Steve Clarke said the result makes advancement unlikely, echoing Andy Robertson’s view that three points and a –3 goal difference are insufficient.

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