All the Scotland vs Brazil outcomes explained as an England clash possibility comes up
Scotland have a chance to make World Cup history by reaching the knockout stages for the first time tonight, but five-time champions Brazil are standing in their way. So, what does Scotland need to do to get into the round of 32?
Although their performances haven’t fully excited the thousands of fans, known as the Tartan Army, Scotland’s chances of moving on from Group C are still alive.
They started their World Cup with a tight 1-0 win over Haiti on June 14, but then lost 1-0 to Morocco five days later. This leaves Scotland third in Group C, just one point behind Morocco and Brazil, who are second and first. Haiti have already been knocked out.
So, how can Scotland keep their World Cup dream alive?
If Scotland beat Brazil, they’re through to the round of 32, no matter what happens in the Morocco vs. Haiti game. If Morocco draw or lose to Haiti, Scotland would even top the group.
A draw for Scotland keeps their hopes alive, but whether they move on depends on other results and if they finish among the eight best third-placed teams. Brazil will also stay in the tournament with a draw or win. If both Brazil and Morocco win, the group winner will be decided by goal difference since they drew 1-1 earlier.
Morocco will advance if they win, draw, or if Scotland lose.
Before the last matches, Scotland was second among the third-placed teams, but this could change as the games go on.
While Scotland will focus on Brazil, there’s a chance they could face their rivals, England, in the next round depending on how the results fall. England currently lead their group with a win and a draw, with a likely easier match against Panama ahead.
If England top their group, they will play a third-placed team from another group, which could be teams like Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Uruguay, or even Scotland.
If Scotland make it past the round of 32, their next game would be in Mexico City on July 6. England would then face either the winners of Group A or the best third-placed team from certain groups, possibly including Scotland, Japan, or Sweden.
For Scotland, making it through the knockout rounds means likely facing strong teams like Mexico, Germany, France, or Norway in round two.
So, who’s up for a Scotland vs England match at 1am?