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Scotland prepares for Brazil match in World Cup group stage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 9:32 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Scotland prepares for Brazil match in World Cup group stage

Summary

Scotland, currently holding one win and one defeat, will face Brazil on June 23 in the World Cup. Former midfielder Andy Halliday expressed optimism, stating that if Scotland can extract an additional 10% from the squad, they could advance deep into the tournament. Halliday noted that potential future opponents, including Mexico and Sweden, present opportunities for progression if Scotland improves its performance. Analyzing the competition, he highlighted that recent results for Sweden could make them beatable.

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By the Numbers

•Scotland sits with one win and one defeat in the group.
•They face Brazil on June 23.
•Halliday believes a 10% improvement could lead to deeper progression.
•Potential last 32 opponents include Mexico and Sweden.
•Recent results indicate Sweden may be vulnerable.

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9:32 AMYahoo Sports — Scotland can 'go far' in World Cup - Halliday

What they're saying

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The Scots sit on one win and one defeat so far and face Brazil on Wednesday (23: BST). "If we just get that 10% more out of the group and that's all it is for me, I think we can go deep in this tournament," former Hearts, Motherwell and Rangers midfielder Halliday told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.
— Yahoo Sports

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