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WC 2026 ⚽ · 25 June 2026

Scotland faces anxious World Cup knockout wait

Scotland faces anxious World Cup knockout wait

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Scotland's men's team suffered a 3-0 defeat against Brazil, placing their World Cup aspirations in serious jeopardy following two consecutive losses. Even though they ended up third in Group C, a spot in the last 32 remains possible for them as one of the top eight teams that finished in third place. Fans now face a nervous wait until this coming Sunday for confirmation, with captain Andy Robertson fearing they haven't done enough.

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