By Africa Front Staff

Scotland and Brazil Clash in Miami With World Cup Qualification at Stake

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Scotland faces five-time champions Brazil in a critical Group C match where a positive result could send the Scots to the Round of 32 for the first time.

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This report was originally reported and written by the Africa Front newsroom, published on June 24, 2026.

June 24, 2026

Scotland and Brazil Clash in Miami With World Cup Qualification at Stake

Scotland is set to face Brazil in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match on Wednesday, June 24. The encounter will take place at Miami Stadium in Miami, with kick-off scheduled for 22:00 local time, or 11:00 PM UK time.

For Steve Clarke's Scotland side, the match represents a historic opportunity. Having earned three points from their first two group games, a victory would guarantee their progression to the next round in either first or second place. A draw would likely secure their spot as one of the eight best third-placed teams, marking the first time the nation has ever reached the knockout stages of a major tournament.

Brazil enters the match looking to maintain their dominance and finish as winners of Group C. The five-time world champions recently secured a 3-0 victory over Haiti, featuring a brace from Matheus Cunha, which eliminated the Haitian side from the competition.

This match marks the fifth time these two nations have met during the group phase of a World Cup, a frequency that ties it as the most played fixture at this stage of the tournament. Historically, Brazil has held the upper hand with three wins and one draw, with Scotland's only positive result being a 0-0 tie in 1974.

The match follows a narrow loss for Scotland against Morocco, a result that left them trailing Morocco and Brazil in the standings. Because of this, Scotland's ability to avoid a heavy defeat is crucial, as a significant loss could jeopardize their chances of qualifying via the third-place rankings.

Supporters from the Tartan Army have traveled in large numbers to Miami for the event. In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, while fans in Scotland can also watch via various fan zones, including the OVO Hydro.