Brazil faces skepticism ahead of World Cup clash with Scotland
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 10:22 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Brazil prepares to face Scotland in the World Cup amid doubts regarding its squad. The team did not perform well in the qualifying rounds, finishing fifth in Conmebol with 28 points, marking their worst campaign in history. Although they showed competitiveness in a recent friendly against France and secured wins against Croatia, Panama, and Egypt, concerns persist about key players like Neymar and Casemiro. The match against Scotland will be critical for Brazil's World Cup ambitions.
- •Brazil finished fifth in Conmebol qualifying with 28 points.
- •Recent friendlies included wins against Croatia, Panama, and Egypt.
- •Debate continues about including stars like Neymar in the lineup.
- •The match against Scotland is seen as crucial for Brazil's prospects.
- 10:22 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Not much faith’: the view from Brazil as they prepare to face Scotland
"Debate is raging back home about whether Neymar, Casemiro, Endrick – and others – should be in the World Cup team against the Tartan Army The big stars have turned up for the 2026 World Cup. Lamine Yamal returned to the Spain team to help them thump Saudi Arabia. Lionel Messi is the tournament’s top scorer, giving Argentina hope of pinning “la cuarta estrella” to their shirts. And Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo are all vying for the Golden Boot as their teams look towards to the next stage. However, the five-time champions Brazil are failing to convince. They finished fifth in the Conmebol qualifying table with 28 points from 18 games, their worst ever qualifying campaign. Being competitive in a 2-1 defeat to France in March, before wins against Croatia, Panama and Egypt in friendlies, perhaps gave false hope. Continue reading...
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