Scotland prepares to face Brazil in World Cup group match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Scotland will face Brazil in their World Cup Group C match on Wednesday in Miami. A draw may secure their place in the knock-out stages for the first time in history. Tony Docherty expressed a positive outlook for the team, citing their potential and resilience despite previous challenges. He noted the difficulties presented by facing top-ranked teams like Brazil and Morocco but believes this squad can defy historical expectations of 'glorious failure.' The match is taking place amid the intense heat of Miami, which could impact player performance.
- •Scotland faces Brazil in World Cup Group C on June 24.
- •A draw will likely ensure Scotland's advancement to the knock-out stage.
- •Tony Docherty has confidence in the team's potential to succeed.
- •The match will be played in challenging heat conditions.
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Docherty has 'good feeling' Scots will avoid 'glorious failure'
"Tony Docherty has "a good feeling" that Scotland will at last put to bed their reputation for "glorious failure" when they face Brazil in World Cup Group C on Wednesday. The Scots will almost certainly qualify for the knock-out stages of a major tournament for the first time if Steve Clarke's side avoid defeat in Miami. "I've actually got a good feeling," former Dundee and Ross County manager Docherty told the BBC Scottish Football Podcast. "I'm positive about it."
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