Scotland's World Cup hopes dim after defeat to Brazil
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 1:42 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Scotland faces a challenging situation after a 3-0 loss to Brazil in Miami. Head coach Steve Clarke and captain Andy Robertson expressed concerns about the team's chances of advancing in the World Cup, now needing assistance from other matches. Scotland is currently at three points with a goal difference of minus three, placing them precariously in the standings. Qualifying for the knockout stage would mark a historic achievement for Scotland. Clarke indicated, 'I think we’re going home,' highlighting the uncertainty surrounding their progress.
- •Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil in Miami on June 25.
- •Steve Clarke and Andy Robertson fear elimination from the World Cup.
- •Scotland has three points and a goal difference of minus three.
- •The team needs help from other matches to advance.
- •Scotland aims to be the first to reach the knockout stage in history.
- 1:42 AMThe Guardian Sport — Clarke and Robertson fear Scotland’s World Cup journey is over after Brazil defeat
"Scotland need help from elsewhere to reach last 32 Clarke: ‘I think we’re going home’ Scotland’s head coach, Steve Clarke, and the captain, Andy Robertson, fear the country’s World Cup journey is over after a chastening defeat to Brazil in Miami. A 3-0 loss for the Scots means they are clinging on to one of the eight places in the last 32 made available to teams finishing third in the section. Scotland have three points and a goal difference of minus three. For Clarke, this will not be enough as this team seek to be the first from Scotland in history to progress to the knockout phase of a major tournament. “I think we’re going home,” said Clarke. Continue reading...
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