2026 World Cup Group C: Scotland vs Brazil Preview, Odds and Predictions (June 24)
- When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 6:00 PM ET
- Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida, United States
- How to Watch: FS1
The 2026 World Cup starts the third round of matches with the final matchup in Group C getting underway in Miami as Scotland takes on Brazil. These two squads will likely be in direct competition for a qualifying spot in the group, meaning that there will be pressure on both nations on MD3.
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Scotland Stats & Team News
Scotland started its first World Cup journey since 1998 on a promising note, taking down Haiti 1-0 before falling to Morocco by a 1-0 score. This means that the Scots can’t finish no worse than third place in the Group C standings. As a result, they will need a win to finish inside the top two.
Scotland will require quality performances in the midfield, especially from Scott McTominay and John McGinn. The defense will need to hold off the potent Brazil attack while their own offense goes on the counter as much as they can.
Likely Lineup:
(4-1-4-1) Gunn (GK); Patterson, Hanley, Hendry, Robertson; Ferguson; McGinn, Christie, McTominay, Gannon-Doak; Adams.
Brazil Stats & Team News
Following a difficult 1-1 draw against Morocco, Brazil got back on track with a convincing 3-0 victory over Haiti. With four points and counting, they will finish no worse than third place in the Group C standings.
They do suffer a hit on offense with Raphinha sustaining a hamstring injury that will sideline him until the Round of 16. The good news is that Neymar Jr. is making his return to the rotation for the first time since October 2023, providing a major boost to an offense that has sorely missed his presence on the pitch. Keep an eye on him to elevate the offense to another level of solid production.
Likely Lineup:
(4-2-3-1) Alisson (GK) Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Santos; Casemiro, Guimarães; Rayan, Neymar Jr., Vinícius Júnior; Cunha
Head-to-Head Stats
- This is the sixth all-time meeting between Scotland and Brazil.
- This marks the fifth competitive meeting between the nations, first since the 1998 World Cup.
Scotland vs. Brazil World Cup Picks
Brazil holds the upper hand over Morocco due to goal difference, but will need a win to secure first place in Group C. As for Scotland, they will need to be cautious on the defensive side of the ball as any errors could be critical to them punching their ticket to the Round of 32. It would be safe to believe that Brazil takes this one by a 3-1 score.
