Scotland and Brazil face off in a crucial Group C match at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday night. Brazil, led by Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha and the recently departed Casemiro, aim to secure a spot in the knockout stages, while Scotland seek a historic upset.
Kick-off Time and Venue
The match kicks off at 11pm UK time (6pm ET) at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. The venue, with a capacity of over 65,000, is expected to be filled with a deafening atmosphere as thousands of Scottish fans travel across the Atlantic.
TV and Streaming Information
In the UK, BBC One has exclusive broadcast rights, with pre-match coverage starting at 10pm. Kelly Cates will anchor the broadcast, joined by Scott Brown, Rachel Corsie, and Lucas Leiva for analysis. Fans can stream the match live on BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website.
In the US, the game airs live on FOX at 6pm ET, with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo. Both networks will provide extensive pre-game coverage.
For radio listeners, BBC Radio 5 Live will offer live commentary, also available via the BBC Sounds app.
Team News
Scotland receives a major boost as Kieran Tierney returns from a knock sustained in the loss to Morocco. However, Scott McKenna remains a doubt with a calf injury, while Scott McTominay is poised to start.
Brazil's Carlo Ancelotti faces an injury headache as Raphinha is ruled out with a hamstring injury. However, Neymar is back from his calf problems and available for selection. Matheus Cunha and Casemiro are also in contention to start.
Head-to-Head History
Brazil holds the historical edge, having never lost to Scotland in a competitive fixture. Their most notable meeting was a 2-1 win in the 1998 World Cup.
