Match preview: Scotland vs. Brazil
Brazil will face Scotland in their final World Cup 2026 Group C match at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The match is scheduled for 6pm ET on Wednesday. Brazil aims to secure their position at the top of Group C or at least maintain their lead over Scotland to advance to the knockout rounds.
The Selecao currently leads the group with four points, following a 3-0 victory over Haiti. Scotland sits one point behind, having a haul from a win over Haiti and loss to Morocco. Brazil needs just one point from this encounter to progress to the next stage of the tournament.
Morocco is also a factor in Group C, trailing Brazil by two goals in both goal differential and goals scored. Their final group game is against Haiti, who have already been eliminated from the competition.
Team focus and historical context
For Scotland, goalkeeper Angus Gunn has been a standout performer. Despite his efforts, Scotland has often been outplayed during the tournament, with their possession mark at 43.7% and a total xG of 1.6. These statistics place them 34th and 28th respectively among 48 teams, though some teams have played fewer matches.
Brazil’s attack has been spearheaded by Vini Jr, who has contributed two goals and one assist, and Matheus Cunha, also with two goals. Midfielders Lucas Paqueta and Bruno Guimaraes have been noted for their performances in the center of the park, and the team is prepared to match Scotland’s physical play.
Historically, Brazil has a dominant record against Scotland. In 10 previous international meetings, Brazil has secured eight wins and two draws, with Scotland yet to claim a victory. Their first encounter was a 1-1 friendly draw in June 1966, where Steve Chalmers opened the scoring for Scotland before Servilio equalised for Brazil.
Brazil then recorded back-to-back 1-0 friendly wins in 1972 and 1973. The first World Cup meeting between the two nations in 1974 resulted in a goalless draw. Since then, Brazil has won their last six matches against Scotland across all competitions, including three World Cup fixtures and three friendly games.
Notable World Cup victories for Brazil include a 4-1 group-stage win in 1982, featuring goals from Zico, Oscar, Eder, and Falcao, despite an early lead by David Narey for Scotland. Brazil also secured narrow 1-0 and 2-1 victories in the 1990 and 1998 World Cups, respectively. The most recent match between the two sides was a 2-0 friendly win for Brazil in March 2011, with Neymar scoring both goals.
Viewing information
The match will be broadcast on Telemundo for television viewers. For those looking to stream the game, it will be available live on Peacock, with Spanish language commentary. The kick-off is scheduled for 6pm ET.
The upcoming match is anticipated to be a closer contest than some might expect, but Brazil is predicted to secure the necessary three points to win the group, with a predicted score of Scotland 1-3 Brazil.
The last meeting between Scotland and Brazil took place in March 2011.
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Source: sports.yahoo.com
