MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Scotland will be aiming to make World Cup history when they lock horns with Brazil in their third and final Group C fixture at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Wednesday. The two nations meet almost three decades on from their last World Cup clash in 1998, when the South American giants claimed a 2-1 victory en route to reaching the final.

Scotland's Path to This Moment

Five days after securing an important 1-0 victory over Haiti in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup, Scotland suffered defeat by the same scoreline against Morocco last Friday in a tight contest decided by a goal scored just 70 seconds in by Ismael Saibari. Head coach Steve Clarke felt that Scotland were unfortunate not to be awarded at least one penalty during a spirited second-half performance. Nevertheless, the 62-year-old was pleased by how his players "showed we can compete against top-10 teams," even though they failed to register a single shot on target.

What's at Stake for Scotland

Securing their first-ever win over the mighty Brazil would guarantee a top-two finish in Group C, while a draw would most likely seal a top-three finish and progress to the last 32. Scotland could also reach the knockouts if they lose to Brazil, though they will be keen to avoid a heavy defeat in Miami.

A Lopsided Head-to-Head History

Scotland's record against Brazil leaves a lot to be desired ahead of Wednesday's contest, as they have lost six and drawn two of their previous eight international encounters, including three group-stage defeats at the World Cup between 1982 and 1998. They first met in 1974, playing out a goalless draw in West Germany. Since then, Brazil have won all of their World Cup encounters, securing victories in 1982,........

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