Scotland will play Brazil in a pivotal Group C World Cup match in Miami on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Scotland sits third in the group with three points, trailing Brazil and Morocco who each have four points. A draw in the match would nearly guarantee Scotland's first-ever advancement beyond the group stage at a World Cup [1, 2, 3].
Scotland's head coach, Steve Clarke, said the team is preparing carefully for the match and hopes to make history by reaching the knockout rounds. "Scottish teams have never managed to get beyond the group stage," Clarke said. "So if we could be the first team to do that, then that would obviously be very special." He called Brazil "one of the most iconic teams in the world," citing his memories first going back to the 1970 Brazil team. Clarke praised Brazil’s strength, noting, "They've shown in the matches so far in this tournament that they can be a big threat. I'm sure they expect to be at least in the last four of the competition." [1, 2]
Scotland captain Andy Robertson highlighted the quality of Brazil’s squad, naming stars Neymar, Vinicius Jr, Gabriel Martinelli, and Endrick as major threats. "It's not about wanting to face Neymar or Vinicius Jr, Endrick or Martinelli ... They have so much quality to choose from," Robertson said. Brazil may field Neymar, who missed the first two games due to injury but could return for this match. Clarke called Neymar "one of the superstars of the modern era," saying the Brazil star coming off the bench could energize the team and crowd [1, 2, 3].
Scotland confirmed full-back Aaron Hickey will miss the match due to fitness issues. Meanwhile, weather forecasts predict thunderstorms and possible rain delays in Miami, which Clarke said the team has prepared for strategically [1].
Clarke also spoke about a personal milestone, dreaming of returning to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, where he scored during the Under-19 World Cup. Scotland's game against Brazil in Miami is their last group stage match, with knockout qualification on the line for the first time in their history [2, 3].
On June 21, heavy lightning paused a Group I match between France and Iraq near Philadelphia for two hours, highlighting possible weather disruptions in this World Cup [1]. Scotland’s match against Brazil tomorrow will test their resilience against both a footballing powerhouse and challenging weather conditions.
