Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has broken his silence on Scotland's World Cup defeat against Brazil, describing the match as 'soul-destroying.' The Scots lost 3-0 to Brazil at Miami Stadium on June 24, 2026, with Vinicius Junior scoring the opening goal just seven minutes in.
Ramsay's Reaction to the Match
Speaking on the Rest Is Football podcast, Ramsay said: 'And also just that tempo, right? And so early on, when you think going to halftime with a draw, it’s a great boost.' He called the early goal 'soul-destroying' for the Scottish team and fans.
Despite the loss, Ramsay praised the Tartan Army for their positive impact in the United States, particularly in Boston. He joked that a 'sea of ginger' might soon emerge, predicting a baby boom among American fans.
Scottish Fans Make Their Mark in the US
'Absolute sweethearts. We had a bad reputation, especially some of the England-Scotland games were awful. So to see the way they’re being received over here, I mean, every girl has fallen in love with them in Boston,' Ramsay said.
He added: 'I think every CVS has run out of pregnancy tests over the last 24 hours as well. It’s been a busy two weeks. I’m dying to see that sea of ginger. It’ll be like, make America ginger again!'
Scotland's World Cup Hopes Still Alive
Scotland now faces a nervous wait to see if they advance to the knockout stage. Only the top eight third-placed teams from the group stage progress. Scotland currently sits seventh out of 12 on the third-place table.
Ramsay reflected on what qualification would mean: 'We are a population less than five million. It would mean a lot.' He joked: 'I am more concerned about this delay and even more shops running out of alcohol.'
Ramsay's Scottish Roots
The Hell's Kitchen star was born in Scotland and once played for Glasgow Rangers youth teams before an injury ended his football dreams. He then pursued hotel management and became a world-renowned chef.
When asked if he would wear a kilt if Scotland advances, Ramsay replied: 'F*** no. You can’t put my legs in a kilt.'
