World Cup Group Stage - 3
Scotland 0 - 3 FT Brazil
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Vinicius Junior (Rayan) 7'
Vinicius Junior 22'
Vinicius Junior (Bruno Guimaraes) 45'+3
HT
46' ↓ A. Robertson ↑K. Tierney
M. Cunha (Bruno Guimaraes) 60'
Danilo 62'
↓ Casemiro ↑Fabinho 65'
↓ Lucas Paqueta ↑G. Martinelli 66'
↓ M. Cunha ↑Neymar 76'
82' ↓ N. Patterson ↑A. Ralston
82' ↓ B. Gannon-Doak ↑R. Christie
↓ Douglas Santos ↑Alex Sandro 82'
↓ Rayan ↑Endrick 82'
Fabinho 82'
89' R. Christie
90'+1 ↓ L. Shankland ↑C. Adams
90'+1 ↓ J. McGinn ↑F. Curtis
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Scotland
Goalkeepers
Angus Gunn 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nathan Patterson
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Jack Hendry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Scott McKenna 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Andy Robertson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Lewis Ferguson 
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
91
Passes
10
Duels
Kenny McLean
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Gannon-Doak
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Scott McTominay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John McGinn 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Lawrence Shankland 
NPC
91
Minutes
91
Minutes
13%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Liam Kelly 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Craig Gordon
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kieran Tierney 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Aaron Hickey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Grant Hanley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John Souttar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominic Hyam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tony Ralston
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Fletcher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Christie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Findlay Curtis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyndon Dykes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Che Adams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ross Stewart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
George Hirst
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brazil
Goalkeepers
Alisson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Danilo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marquinhos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Magalhães
MAGNET
102
Activity
102
Activity
95
Passes
7
Duels
Douglas Santos
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Midfielders
Bruno Guimarães
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Casemiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Lucas Paquetá
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Rayan
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Matheus Cunha 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.9
Rating
Vinícius Júnior 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
5
On Target
9
Rating
BENCH
Weverton
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ederson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alex Sandro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bremer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Léo Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roger Ibañez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Éderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neymar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Endrick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Martinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Thiago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Vinícius Júnior Masterclass Sinks Scotland in Miami
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Brazil showcased their terrifying tournament pedigree, dispatching a spirited but ultimately outgunned Scottish side to stamp their absolute authority on the group.
The Early Onslaught
There was zero hesitation under the bright lights of Hard Rock Stadium. Brazil brought their trademark attacking swagger immediately, slicing through the opposition defence to draw first blood in just the seventh minute. Rayan expertly turned provider, threading a perfectly weighted ball for Vinicius Junior to open his account. The Intensity of these opening exchanges was simply staggering, as a relentless barrage of attempts quickly transformed the pitch into a shooting gallery. Despite edging possession with 53%, the South Americans played with a devastating, vertical purpose. A brave Scotland setup found themselves completely pinned back, heavily reliant on Angus Gunn. The besieged goalkeeper produced a heroic string of five saves just to keep the contest from spiralling into a total humiliation before the interval.
A Reprieve and a Dagger
A packed crowd watched the Tartan Army catch what felt like a miraculous lucky break midway through the half. A clinical second strike from Vinícius Júnior was chalked off by VAR for a foul in the build-up in the 22nd minute, offering a brief shift in the game's Balance. For a fleeting twenty minutes, the Scots scrambled to establish a foothold, pushing bodies forward and winning set-piece opportunities. But top-tier international football remains fiercely unforgiving. Deep into first-half stoppage time, the inescapable hammer fell. Bruno Guimaraes elegantly unlocked the backline, and Vinícius Júnior made absolutely no mistake this time around. That 45th-minute dagger completely deflated the underdogs, transforming a fragile one-goal deficit into a psychological mountain too steep to climb.
Marching Onwards
The second half seamlessly evolved into an exhibition of pure attacking depth. Right on the hour mark, M. Cunha put the result beyond any shadow of a doubt, slotting home following yet another precise, defence-splitting assist from Guimarães. Generating a massive 4.41 expected goals, the dominant victors thoroughly earned their clean sheet, though not without relying on Alisson to sweep up the lingering danger. The top-flight shot-stopper dealt comfortably with the four attempts on target he faced, ensuring there would be no late consolation drama. The incredibly high Stakes of this World Cup fixture brought out the very best in the group leaders, while Scotland gracefully depart the tournament knowing they simply ran into an immovable force.
Key Questions
What made Vinícius Júnior the Man of the Match?
He scored a spectacular brace and tormented the defence relentlessly, acting as the primary catalyst for his team's comprehensive attacking display.
What does this mean for Scotland's season?
Finishing with just three points in the group phase, their World Cup journey ends here, leaving them to reflect on a difficult exit.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A World Cup Survival Fight in Miami
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 60/100. Scotland sit surprisingly atop the group, but Brazil's desperate need for a win turns this mismatch into an absolute must-watch tactical siege.
The Setup
On June 24, 2026, Hard Rock Stadium hosts a clash of massive significance. Scotland entered this tournament to compete, yet they currently lead the group with three points. Meanwhile, Brazil are sweating. Stuck on a single point, the South Americans desperately need a victory to avoid an unthinkable early exit. A massive Stakes rating underscores the tension here. The Scots lean on John McGinn and S. McTominay to maintain a solid Form profile, but the underlying Balance tells a different story. Brazil possess a towering Stars advantage. With Raphinha and Bruno Guimarães pulling the strings, the favorites will unleash everything they have.
Key Battle
Grant Hanley versus Vinícius Júnior. This is where the game will be won or lost. The Brazilian winger loves to isolate defenders and exploit high lines with blistering pace. Hanley must organize his defense flawlessly. If the Scottish center-back leaves even an inch of space, Vinícius will tear the backline to shreds.
Our Prediction
Scotland will park the bus and fight for every inch. It won't be enough. Brazil will dominate possession, stretch the pitch, and eventually break down the Scottish block. We expect a hard-fought but decisive 2-0 victory for the away side.