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Sports · 27 June 2026

Scotland loses 3-0 to Brazil, World Cup hopes dim.

Scotland loses 3-0 to Brazil, World Cup hopes dim.

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Scotland's World Cup chances are now incredibly slim after a bruising defeat in Miami, leaving fans with an anxious wait. Steve Clarke's team lost 3-0 to Brazil in a Group C match, putting their qualification for the last 32 in significant peril. Despite the low odds, a third-place finish means they could still progress, though their hopes were once as low as 0.07%.

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