Scotland suffers 3-0 defeat to Brazil in final Group C match

Scotland faced a damaging 3-0 defeat against Brazil in their concluding Group C match of the 2026 World Cup. Goals from Vinicius Junior, who scored twice, and Matheus Cunha sealed Scotland's fate as they ended the group stage with their hopes of advancing to the knockout rounds in serious jeopardy. Following the loss, Scotland's head coach Steve Clarke expressed doubt about their chances of progressing, stating, "I think we're going home." Scotland currently sits sixth among the third-place teams, with a negative goal difference, and will now await the outcomes of other group matches to determine their fate.