Group C • Match 51 — Scotland 0–3 Brazil
2026-06-24 • 18:00:00 • Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens • FIFA World Cup 2026
Brazil produced a professional 3–0 win over Scotland at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, taking control of the Group C fixture through an early Vinícius Júnior goal and never allowing Scotland back into the match. Vinícius struck again in first-half stoppage time before Matheus Cunha added Brazil''s third goal on the hour mark.
Scotland competed physically and generated 12 attempts, including late chances for Anthony Ralston and Scott McTominay, but Brazil were sharper in the final third. Brazil finished with 20 total attempts, eight on target and three goals from inside the penalty area. Alisson Becker protected the clean sheet with key saves in stoppage time, while Brazil''s attack remained dangerous through Vinícius Júnior, Matheus Cunha, Neymar and Gabriel Martinelli.
ESPN recorded the match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, with an attendance of 64,478 and César Arturo Ramos listed as referee. Scotland lined up in a 4-2-3-1 with Angus Gunn in goal; Andy Robertson, Jack Hendry, Nathan Patterson and Scott McKenna in defence; Scott McTominay, John McGinn, Lewis Ferguson and Kenny McLean in midfield; and Ben Gannon-Doak supporting Lawrence Shankland in attack. Brazil used a 4-3-3 with Alisson in goal; Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos, Danilo and Douglas Santos in defence; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães and Lucas Paquetá in midfield; and Vinícius Júnior, Matheus Cunha and Rayan in attack.
Final Score
- Scotland: 0
- Brazil: 3
Goals
- 7'' — Vinícius Júnior, Brazil
- 45+3'' — Vinícius Júnior, Brazil
- 60'' — Matheus Cunha, Brazil
Key Statistics
- Possession: Scotland 47% — Brazil 46% with 7% in contest
- Total attempts: Scotland 12 — Brazil 20
- Shots on target: Scotland 4 — Brazil 8
- Shots off target: Scotland 4 — Brazil 7
- Attempts inside penalty area: Scotland 8 — Brazil 13
- Attempts outside penalty area: Scotland 4 — Brazil 7
- Corners: Scotland 6 — Brazil 6
- Free kicks: Scotland 10 — Brazil 10
- Fouls against: Scotland 10 — Brazil 10
- Offsides: Scotland 0 — Brazil 1
- Passes: Scotland 520 — Brazil 582
- Passes completed: Scotland 460 — Brazil 530
- Crosses: Scotland 18 — Brazil 9
- Crosses completed: Scotland 8 — Brazil 3
- Forced turnovers: Scotland 23 — Brazil 15
- Yellow cards: Scotland 1 — Brazil 2
- Red cards: Scotland 0 — Brazil 0
Status: Completed.
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