Group C · FIFA World Cup 2026
Scotland vs Brazil
Kickoff
Venue
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Gardens
Capacity
65,326
Match quick answers
When is Scotland vs Brazil?
Scotland vs Brazil is scheduled for Wed, Jun 24, 10:00 PM UTC. GoalPulse updates match status, scores and fixture links before and during matchday.
Where is Scotland vs Brazil played?
The match is played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, United States, a venue with capacity for 65,326 supporters.
What stage is this match?
This is a group stage match in Group C of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The top two teams in the group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What are the FIFA rankings and coaches?
Scotland are FIFA-ranked #32 and coached by Steve Clarke. Brazil are FIFA-ranked #5 and coached by Dorival Júnior.
Match preview
Scotland face Brazil in the group stage Group C of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The match kicks off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, United States, a venue with a capacity of 65,326.
Brazil are the higher-ranked side on paper (FIFA #5) facing Scotland (#32). The a sizeable ranking gap between the two sides is 27 places. This is a cross-confederation clash: UEFA vs CONMEBOL.
Scotland are coached by Steve Clarke, while Brazil are led by Dorival Júnior. Both managers have shaped distinct identities for their squads in the build-up to North America 2026.
In Group C, only the top two teams advance directly to the round of 32, with the third-placed team competing for one of the eight best third-place spots across all 12 groups. A result here can be decisive: a win in the opening matchday typically converts into qualification at a rate above 70% in expanded tournament formats.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. A total of 104 matches will be played, the highest in tournament history.
