Brazil faces Scotland at 2026 World Cup inspired by Charles Miller
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Brazil competes against Scotland in Miami at the 2026 World Cup. The match commemorates Charles Miller, who introduced football to Brazil in 1894 after returning from England with two footballs. He organized Brazil's first official match in 1895 and helped establish the country's first football league. The connection between Brazil and Scotland began over 130 years ago with Miller's pioneering efforts in the sport.
- •Brazil and Scotland play in Miami during the 2026 World Cup
- •Charles Miller is known as the 'father of Brazilian football'
- •Miller organized Brazil's first official football match in 1895
- •He established the Liga Paulista de Football in 1901
- •Miller’s influence marks a significant chapter in football history
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — The 'father of Brazilian football' had Scottish roots
"Charles Miller, the son of a Scottish railway engineer, founded Brazil's first football clubs — but not everyone agrees he was the country's true football pioneer.
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