⚽ MATCH REPORT: Scotland 0 – 3 Brazil
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Group Stage | June 24, 2026
MATCH DETAILS
- Home: Scotland (SCO)
- Away: Brazil (BRA)
- Home Score: 0
- Away Score: 3
- Status: final
- Group: Group C
- Date: June 24, 2026
Brazil delivered a commanding Group Stage performance, brushing aside Scotland 3–0 to secure their place at the top of the group standings. Goals in the 7th, 45th, and 60th minutes gave the Seleção a dominant, clinical win — and sent a clear message to the rest of the tournament.
First Half: Brazil Strike Early and Never Look Back
Vinicius Junior and Brazil wasted no time making their intentions clear. Just 7 minutes into the match, Brazil opened the scoring to stun a vibrant Scottish crowd and silence Hampden’s backing before the game had properly begun.
Scotland, marshalled from the back by Andy Robertson and Scott McKenna, struggled to contain Brazil’s fluid movement and pace up front. The Seleção controlled 54% of possession and created chances at will, with 8 shots on target across 90 minutes.
The killer blow came right on the stroke of half-time: 45 minutes, Brazil doubled their lead — a gut punch for Scotland heading into the break with nothing to show for 11 committed fouls and relentless pressing.
Second Half: Brazil Seal It on the Hour
Scotland came out after the break with intent, making an immediate substitution in the 46th minute to change the shape. For a brief spell they looked livelier, but any hopes of a comeback were extinguished when Brazil scored their third on 60 minutes — a moment of composed finishing that turned the contest into a procession.
Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães controlled the midfield with authority, while Lucas Paquetá linked play beautifully throughout. With the result settled, Brazil’s coach rotated freely — making five substitutions in the second half — giving rest to key men with the knockout rounds in mind.
Match Stats
| Stat | 🏴 Scotland | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Shots Total | 11 | 21 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 8 |
| Shots Blocked | 4 | 7 |
| Corner Kicks | 7 | 6 |
| Fouls | 10 | 11 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
Key Events
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7′ | ⚽ GOAL — Brazil |
| 45′ | ⚽ GOAL — Brazil (Half-time: SCO 0–2 BRA) |
| 46′ | 🔄 Substitution — Scotland |
| 60′ | ⚽ GOAL — Brazil |
| 62′ | 🟨 Yellow Card — Brazil |
| 66′ | 🔄 🔄 Double substitution — Brazil |
| 76′ | 🔄 Substitution — Brazil |
| 82′ | 🔄 🔄 Multiple substitutions — both sides |
| 89′ | 🟨 Yellow Card — Scotland |
| 90′ | 🔄 🔄 Substitutions — Scotland |
Brazil Starting XI
🥅 Alisson (GK) | Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos | Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães | Lucas Paquetá | Rayan, Matheus Cunha, Vinicius Junior
Scotland Starting XI
🥅 Angus Gunn (GK) | Nathan Patterson, Scott McKenna, Jack Hendry, Andy Robertson | Lewis Ferguson, John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay | Ben Gannon-Doak, Lawrence Shankland
What’s Next?
Brazil advance to the Round of 32 with three points in the bag. Their next match is scheduled for June 29, 2026 — the Seleção will be looking to build momentum and hit full stride as the tournament moves into the knockout phase.
Scotland, despite the heavy defeat, still have mathematical possibilities depending on results elsewhere. They will need a strong response in their final group game to keep any hopes alive.
Match report by World Cup 2026 | Data accurate as of full-time whistle.
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