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Scotland Out as Seventh Third-Place Team After Brazil Defeat

6/25/2026

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Scotland Eliminated

Scotland fell to seventh among third-place teams after a 3-0 loss to Brazil on June 24, with three points.
The format advances each group’s top two and the eight best third-place teams to the round of 32.
Bosnia, Sweden, Croatia, South Korea, Algeria, Paraguay and Cape Verde have secured the eight spots, leaving Scotland out, which gives Opta a 31% chance, down from under 50% after South Africa beat South Korea.

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Maseko Qualifies

South Africa qualified for the knockout stage after 22-year-old Thapelo Maseko scored in the 63rd minute, posting five shots and leading the team with eight attempts.
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo benched captain Son Heung-min, using him only as a halftime substitute.
Sent-off defender Sphephelo Sithole started the win and said he was proud of his comeback.
South Africa will face Canada on June 28 in Inglewood, California.

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Scotland Eliminated

Scotland fell to seventh among third-place teams after a 3-0 loss to Brazil on June 24, with three points.
The format advances each group’s top two and the eight best third-place teams to the round of 32.
Bosnia, Sweden, Croatia, South Korea, Algeria, Paraguay and Cape Verde have secured the eight spots, leaving Scotland out, which gives Opta a 31% chance, down from under 50% after South Africa beat South Korea.

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