Scotland suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brazil in their final Group C match at the World Cup on Wednesday night, yet they still hold a chance of advancing to the knockout rounds. The match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami saw Vinicius Junior open the scoring after just seven minutes, and Matheus Cunha added a third on 60 minutes, with Angus Gunn making several saves to prevent further damage.
What the defeat means for Scotland's qualification
Brazil topped Group C with seven points, while Morocco also finished on seven points after a 4-2 win over Haiti, securing second place on goal difference. Scotland ended with three points and a goal difference of -3. According to Opta, Scotland currently have a 42 per cent chance of qualifying for the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams. However, with other groups still to be decided, that probability is expected to decrease.
Eight of the 12 third-placed teams will progress to the round of 32. Scotland began the day second in the third-placed standings but finished in sixth, with six teams below them still having one match to play.
Potential opponents and match details
As it stands, Scotland would qualify and face a group winner from Group E, A, or I. The BBC's bracket currently projects them against Group A winners Mexico. If that scenario holds, the match would take place in Mexico City on Wednesday, July 1, with a kick-off time of 2am UK time.
Scotland's fate will become clearer as the remaining group matches conclude. The team will need favourable results from other groups to secure their spot in the knockout stage.
