Kickoff weather27°CRain1 mph · 100% precip
Group C2026-06-2410:00 PM
0-3
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Miami StadiumMiami GardensUnited States
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
Scotland vs Brazil. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read SCO pinned back - 46% of the ball
ControlsPossession · SCO line7 event filters
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HT
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7'
Brazil · Goal · Vinícius Júnior
Brazil · Tap-in · Assist: Rayan
45+1'
Match · Added time · +6'
Match
45+3'
Brazil · Goal · Vinícius Júnior
Assist: Bruno Guimaraes
BRA
46'
Scotland · Kieran Tierney on for Andy Robertson
SCO
60'
Brazil · Goal · Matheus Cunha
Assist: Bruno Guimaraes
BRA
62'
Brazil · Yellow card · Danilo
BRA
66'
Brazil · Gabriel Martinelli on for Lucas Paquetá
BRA
66'
Brazil · Fabinho on for Casemiro
BRA
76'
Brazil · Neymar on for Matheus Cunha
Brazil
81'
Scotland · Ryan Christie on for Ben Gannon-Doak
SCO
81'
Scotland · Anthony Ralston on for Nathan Patterson
SCO
82'
Brazil · Alex Sandro on for Douglas Santos
BRA
82'
Brazil · Endrick on for Rayan
BRA
82'
Brazil · Yellow card · Fabinho
BRA
89'
Scotland · Yellow card · Ryan Christie
SCO
90+1'
Match · Added time · +6'
Match
90+1'
Scotland · Ché Adams on for Lawrence Shankland
SCO
90+1'
Scotland · Findlay Curtis on for John McGinn
SCO
18 of 143 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = SCO share, mirror of BRA
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup

Lineup

ManagerSteve ClarkeManagerCarlo Ancelotti
SCO
BRA
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note

The head-to-head story

Brazil enters this matchup with a clear Elo advantage and a dominant historical record against Scotland. While Scotland looks to make an impact in their first World Cup appearance since 1998, Brazil's superior individual quality remains the decisive factor. The match hinges on whether Scotland can disrupt a Brazilian side currently navigating a period of tactical transition.

Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
SCOChallenger
1768
BRAFavourite
1985
How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
SCOBRA193019501970199020102026
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalSemi-finalFinalWinnerTBD
The rivalry · last 5
5 BRA
SCO 0 wins0 drawsBRA 5 wins
+Recent meetings5 matches
2011FriendlySCO 0-2 BRABRA
1998FIFA World CupSCO 1-2 BRABRA
1990FIFA World CupSCO 0-1 BRABRA
1987Rous CupSCO 0-2 BRABRA
1982FIFA World CupSCO 1-4 BRABRA
P2 · What kind of game
threat gap

What kind of game?

Brazil enters the match with a significantly higher offensive threat profile compared to Scotland. While Brazil is expected to control possession, Scotland may look to bridge the gap by leveraging their higher reliance on set-piece opportunities.

Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
SCOBRA
PossessionDefendingSet piecesThreat
AxisSCOBRA
Possession47.9%60.7%
Defending5.2 resistance4.9 resistance
Set pieces27.0%22.5%
Threat0.95 xG/match2.29 xG/match
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure

Where it'll be decided

The central channel remains the primary focal point for both sides. Scotland may look to exploit Brazil's right-wing defensive vulnerability, though the high volume of central play suggests the midfield battle will dictate the flow of the match.

Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
SCO attack %BRA concedes %Left wing612Central8671Right wing8171% overlap
P4 · Who to watch
star-led / system-led

Who to watch

Scotland relies on Grant Hanley to anchor their defensive transitions, while Brazil looks to dictate play through sustained box pressure and possession control. Hanley remains the focal point for Scotland's early build-up, whereas Brazil's system-led approach hinges on maintaining a high tempo around the penalty area to break down the opposition.

Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Scotlandstar-led
HA
Grant Hanley
DEF · Projected XI
7
form
Watch score69th
SCO watch profile points to Grant Hanley; keep an eye on the first actions through his lane.
Contain Grant Hanley by denying early touches; the cost is opening space for the next SCO runner.
Brazilsystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
BRA are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
C
Control rhythm
team tactic
Possession87th
BRA are the system watch if possession keeps the match in their tempo band.
Contain it by disrupting the first pass after recovery; the cost is committing numbers forward.