Scotland's World Cup hopes dim after defeat to Brazil
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 1:44 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil in their final Group C match on June 24, putting their World Cup progression in jeopardy. Midfielder John McGinn expressed doubts about advancing, while head coach Steve Clarke indicated they are likely headed home. After this defeat, Scotland sits third in the group with three points and a minus three goal difference. They must now await the results from other groups to determine if they can advance as one of the best third-place teams. The team's performance was marred by defensive errors, leading to three goals conceded.
- •Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil on June 24.
- •McGinn questions team's chances of advancing.
- •Scotland has three points and a negative goal difference.
- •Next step depends on outcomes of other groups.
- •Defensive mistakes led to Brazil's goals.
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — 'Think we're going home' - Clarke & McGinn rue Scotland mistakes
"Scotland will have to wait until potentially the early hours of Sunday to find out if their World Cup campaign will continue, but midfielder John McGinn suspects that is "unlikely" and head coach Steve Clarke suspects they are "going home".
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