FIFA World Cup LIVE: Brazil Hold Early Advantage Over Scotland in Tense Group C Clash

Scotland and Brazil are deep into a high-stakes Group C contest at the FIFA World Cup. Having suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Morocco, the Scots sit third in the standings on three points and must earn at least a draw — or survive a very narrow loss — to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive. In the closing stages, Brazil have been pressing relentlessly.

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81' | Yellow Card Shown to Fabinho
61:59 — Yellow Card
51:37 — Half-Time
6:45 — GOAL! Vinícius Júnior Fires Brazil Into the Lead

June 25, 2026 05:22
83' | Tierney's Effort Stopped
Kieran Tierney drove a left-footed attempt from the left flank of the penalty area for Scotland, but a defender stepped in to block it before it could reach the goalkeeper.
June 25, 2026 05:21
85' | Gabriel Magalhães Attempt Blocked
Brazil's Gabriel Magalhães fired a left-footed shot from the right-hand side of the penalty area, but the effort was blocked. Neymar had created the opportunity with a cross into the box.
June 25, 2026 05:21
Corner
85' | Corner for Brazil
Brazil are awarded a corner kick, which was given away by Scotland's Lawrence Shankland.
June 25, 2026 05:20
Corner
84' | Another Corner for Brazil
Brazil earn another corner kick. This one was conceded by Scotland's Ryan Christie.
June 25, 2026 05:18
82' | Christie Fires Wide from Set Piece
Ryan Christie of Scotland shaped up for a right-footed attempt from the centre of the penalty area following a set piece, but the ball drifted wide of the left post.
June 25, 2026 05:17
Yellow Card
81' | Yellow Card Shown to Fabinho
Brazil's Fabinho has been cautioned after the referee deemed his challenge to be a bad foul, resulting in a yellow card.
June 25, 2026 05:17
Free Kick
81' | McLean Earns Free Kick in Attacking Half
Scotland's Kenny McLean wins a free kick for his side in the opposition's half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 05:17
Free Kick
81' | Foul by Fabinho
A foul by Brazil's Fabinho gifts Scotland a free kick in the attacking half.
June 25, 2026 05:17
81' | Scotland Substitution: Christie On for Gannon-Doak
Scotland make a change, with Ryan Christie coming on to replace Ben Gannon-Doak.
June 25, 2026 05:17
81' | Brazil Sub: Alex Sandro Replaces Douglas Santos
Brazil also make a substitution, sending on Alex Sandro in place of Douglas Santos.
June 25, 2026 05:17
81' | Brazil Sub: Endrick Comes On for Rayan
Brazil introduce Endrick as a substitute, with Rayan making way and heading off the pitch.
June 25, 2026 05:17
80' | Vinícius Júnior Narrowly Misses the Target
Vinícius Júnior came agonisingly close for Brazil. His right-footed effort from the middle of the penalty area slid just past the left post. Danilo had provided the assist with a pass after a swift counter-attack.
June 25, 2026 05:16
81' | Scotland Sub: Ralston Replaces Patterson
Scotland ring another change, with Anthony Ralston entering the field to take over from Nathan Patterson.
June 25, 2026 05:16
Free Kick
79' | Bruno Guimarães Penalised for Handball
Brazil's Bruno Guimarães is penalised for handling the ball, handing Scotland a free kick opportunity.
June 25, 2026 05:14
Free Kick
78' | Rayan Gives Away Foul
Brazil's Rayan commits a foul, surrendering possession and a free kick to Scotland.
June 25, 2026 05:14
Free Kick
78' | McGinn Wins Free Kick in Defensive Half
John McGinn of Scotland is awarded a free kick inside his team's own defensive half.
June 25, 2026 05:14
Corner
78' | Gunn Pulls Off Fine Save to Deny Vinícius Júnior
Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn produces a superb save to keep Brazil out. Vinícius Júnior drove a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Gunn got down to his bottom left corner to keep it out. The chance was created by Neymar, who provided the assist.
June 25, 2026 05:13
Corner
78' | Corner Conceded by Gunn
Brazil are given a corner kick after Angus Gunn concedes one.
June 25, 2026 05:12
Free Kick
77' | Danilo Penalised for Foul
Brazil's Danilo is pulled up for a foul, handing a free kick to the Scottish side.
June 25, 2026 05:12
Free Kick
77' | McGinn Earns Yet Another Free Kick
John McGinn wins another free kick for Scotland, once again earned inside his team's own defensive half.
June 25, 2026 04:57
Yellow Card
61:59 — Yellow Card
Referee produces a yellow card for Danilo of Brazil after he commits a rough foul.
June 25, 2026 04:57
Free Kick
61:56 — Free Kick Won
Scotland's Kieran Tierney earns a free kick out on the left flank.
June 25, 2026 04:57
Free Kick
61:56 — Free Kick Conceded
Danilo of Brazil gives away the foul that hands Scotland the set piece.
June 25, 2026 04:56
Corner
59:55 — Goal!
Goal! Scotland 0, Brazil 3. Matheus Cunha drills a right-footed effort from the heart of the penalty area into the bottom-right corner of the net. The chance was created by Bruno Guimarães.
June 25, 2026 04:55
Free Kick
59:14 — Free Kick Won
Brazil's Casemiro picks up a free kick in his own defensive half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 04:55
Free Kick
59:14 — Free Kick Conceded
Scotland's Lawrence Shankland is penalized for a foul.
June 25, 2026 04:55
58:38 — Shot Missed
Lucas Paquetá of Brazil fires a right-footed attempt from distance that sails high and wide to the right — well off target.
June 25, 2026 04:55
58:33 — Attempt Blocked
Matheus Cunha's right-footed strike from the right side of the box is blocked before it can reach the goalkeeper. Rayan had provided the build-up.
June 25, 2026 04:53
Free Kick
56:59 — Free Kick Conceded
Scotland's Ben Gannon-Doak is penalized for a foul, handing Brazil a free kick.
June 25, 2026 04:53
Free Kick
56:59 — Free Kick Won
Brazil's Lucas Paquetá wins a free kick in the defensive half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 04:51
Free Kick
55:11 — Free Kick Conceded
Scotland's Scott McTominay is penalized for a foul by the match official.
June 25, 2026 04:50
Free Kick
55:11 — Free Kick Won
Lucas Paquetá wins yet another free kick for Brazil, again in the defensive half of the field.
June 25, 2026 04:49
53:37 — Attempt Saved
Vinícius Júnior unleashes a right-footed drive from outside the box, but Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn dives to palm it away at the top-centre of his goal. The move was set in motion by Lucas Paquetá.
June 25, 2026 04:46
Corner
50' | Gunn Pulls Off Smart Stop to Deny Vinícius
Vinícius Júnior tested Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn with a right-footed drive struck from the middle of the penalty area, but Gunn got down well to push the ball away at the bottom right corner. The move was crafted by Lucas Paquetá, who slipped a precise through ball into the Brazilian forward's path.
June 25, 2026 04:45
Free Kick
49' | Tierney Concedes Foul
Scotland's Kieran Tierney was penalised by the referee for a foul.
June 25, 2026 04:45
Free Kick
49' | Rayan Wins Free Kick for Brazil
Brazil's Rayan was brought down in the defensive half, winning a free kick for his side.
June 25, 2026 04:44
48' | Alisson Thwarts McTominay Header
Scott McTominay came agonisingly close to pulling one back for Scotland with a well-directed header from inside the box, but Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker stretched to make a superb stop, keeping the ball out at the top-centre of his goal. The opportunity was generated by Kieran Tierney, who delivered a cross into the danger area.
June 25, 2026 04:40
Kick Off
45' | Second Half Begins: Scotland 0-2 Brazil
The second half is now under way, with the score reading Scotland 0, Brazil 2.
June 25, 2026 04:40
45' | Scotland Make Change at Half-Time: Tierney On for Robertson
Scotland opted to make a change at the interval, with Kieran Tierney coming on to take the place of Andy Robertson.
June 25, 2026 04:23
Half Time
51:37 — Half-Time
The referee blows the whistle to bring the opening 45 minutes to a close. The scoreline at the break reads Scotland 0, Brazil 2.
June 25, 2026 04:23
Corner
51:34 — Corner for Brazil
Lewis Ferguson gives the ball away at the byline, earning Brazil a corner kick.
June 25, 2026 04:23
Corner
51:28 — Santos Fires Wide
Douglas Santos of Brazil connects with a left-footed effort from the left flank of the penalty area following a corner, but the shot drifts past the right post.
June 25, 2026 04:22
Corner
50:51 — Brazil Win Another Corner
Angus Gunn's intervention results in Brazil being awarded yet another corner.
June 25, 2026 04:22
Corner
50:50 — Gunn Denies Rayan
Rayan of Brazil drives a right-footed shot from the heart of the penalty box, only for Scotland's Angus Gunn to produce a smart stop in the bottom right corner. The opportunity was crafted by Lucas Paquetá, who threaded a through ball into Rayan's path.
June 25, 2026 04:22
50:16 — Gannon-Doak Effort Blocked
Ben Gannon-Doak of Scotland gets off a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but it is blocked before reaching its destination. Jack Hendry had set up the chance with a headed pass.
June 25, 2026 04:21
Free Kick
49:34 — Casemiro Penalised for Foul
Brazil's Casemiro is pulled up for a foul, surrendering a free kick to Scotland.
June 25, 2026 04:21
Free Kick
49:34 — McGinn Earns Free Kick
Scotland's John McGinn picks up a free kick out on the left flank.
June 25, 2026 04:19
Corner
47:47 — GOAL! Vinícius Júnior — Scotland 0, Brazil 2
Goal! Vinícius Júnior nods the ball into the top left corner from close quarters to double Brazil's lead, making it Scotland 0, Brazil 2. The move originated from a cross delivered by Bruno Guimarães.
June 25, 2026 04:19
Free Kick
46:57 — Vinícius Júnior Wins Free Kick
Brazil's Vinícius Júnior is brought down and earns his side a free kick on the left wing.
June 25, 2026 04:19
Free Kick
46:57 — Patterson Gives Away Free Kick
Nathan Patterson of Scotland is penalised for a foul, handing Brazil a free kick.
June 25, 2026 04:17
46:09 Shot Blocked
Ben Gannon-Doak of Scotland unleashed a right-footed strike from the left channel of the penalty area, but the shot was successfully turned away.
June 25, 2026 04:17
45' Six Minutes of Added Time
The fourth official has signalled that six extra minutes will be appended to the close of the first half.
June 25, 2026 04:16
Corner
44:17 Corner Awarded to Brazil
Brazil have been awarded a corner kick, conceded by Scotland's goalkeeper Angus Gunn.
June 25, 2026 04:16
44:14 Shot Blocked
Matheus Cunha of Brazil sent a right-footed effort goalward from the six-yard box's right flank, but a defender stopped it in its tracks. Vinícius Júnior had provided the assist.
June 25, 2026 04:13
41:22 Shot Misses Right
Matheus Cunha of Brazil drove a right-footed shot from distance, but the ball veered off to the right of goal. The chance had been created by Lucas Paquetá.
June 25, 2026 04:09
37:23 Shot High and Wide
Brazil's Rayan fired a left-footed effort from beyond the box after a swift counter-attack, but the ball sailed high and wide to the left of the target. Bruno Guimarães had laid on the opportunity.
June 25, 2026 04:08
35:31 Shot Blocked
Kenny McLean of Scotland aimed a left-footed effort from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked. Lawrence Shankland had set up the chance.
June 25, 2026 04:06
Free Kick
34:03 Foul by Lewis Ferguson
Scotland's Lewis Ferguson was penalised for a foul, surrendering a free kick to Brazil.
June 25, 2026 04:05
Free Kick
34:03 Free Kick Won by Vinícius Júnior
Vinícius Júnior earned a free kick for Brazil after being fouled in the defensive half of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 04:05
Free Kick
32:57 Foul by Jack Hendry
Jack Hendry of Scotland was penalised for a foul, giving Brazil a free kick opportunity.
June 25, 2026 04:05
Free Kick
32:57 Free Kick Won by Bruno Guimarães
Bruno Guimarães of Brazil secured a free kick in the defensive half after a foul against him was awarded.
June 25, 2026 04:05
Corner
32:13 Corner for Scotland
Scotland have been awarded a corner kick, given away by Brazil's Marquinhos.
June 25, 2026 04:05
32:10 Shot Goes Wide Left
Lewis Ferguson of Scotland struck a right-footed shot from beyond the penalty box, but the effort drifted wide to the left of the goal.
June 25, 2026 04:02
Corner
30:59 Corner for Scotland
Scotland have earned another corner kick, this one conceded by Brazil's Danilo.
June 25, 2026 03:59
Corner
28:18 Corner for Scotland
Scotland have been awarded a corner after Brazil's Rayan conceded one at his end of the pitch.
June 25, 2026 03:59
27:42 Play Resumes
The delay has come to an end and both teams are ready to resume play on the field.
June 25, 2026 03:56
24:40 — Play Halted for Drinks Break
Play has been briefly stopped on the pitch as the players take their scheduled drinks break.
June 25, 2026 03:56
Free Kick
21:34 — Foul Given Against Vinícius Júnior
Brazil's Vinícius Júnior has been penalised by the referee for a foul.
June 25, 2026 03:55
Free Kick
21:34 — Jack Hendry Earns Free Kick in Own Half
Scotland's Jack Hendry has won a free kick for his team, with the set piece awarded in their own defensive half of the field.
June 25, 2026 03:54
23:09 — Contentious VAR Ruling: Goal Cancelled, Scotland 0-1 Brazil
After the VAR check was completed, officials have confirmed the goal will not be awarded. The score remains Scotland 0-1 Brazil.
June 25, 2026 03:53
21:36 — VAR Overturns Vinícius Júnior's Strike
Brazil's players had barely begun celebrating when Vinícius Júnior appeared to score again — the goal has been officially disallowed following a VAR review and will not stand.
June 25, 2026 03:50
19:03 — Vinícius Júnior Misses the Target
Vinícius Júnior directed a right-footed effort from the right channel inside the penalty box, but the ball curved away and flew wide to the left. The opening came off a swift counter, with Rayan providing the final pass.
June 25, 2026 03:50
Corner
17:39 — Patterson Concedes Corner for Brazil
Brazil have been awarded a corner kick, with Scotland's Nathan Patterson responsible for giving it away.
June 25, 2026 03:43
11:19 — Matheus Cunha Fires Over and Wide
Matheus Cunha let fly with a right-footed attempt from beyond the area, but the ball went high and wide to the left, missing the goal entirely. The assist came from Rayan.
June 25, 2026 03:43
10:46 — Bruno Guimarães Effort Blocked
Bruno Guimarães attempted a right-footed drive from outside the penalty area, but the shot was blocked by the Scottish defence before it could reach the goalkeeper. The chance was created by Matheus Cunha.
June 25, 2026 03:38
Goal
6:45 — GOAL! Vinícius Júnior Fires Brazil Into the Lead
GOAL! Scotland 0-1 Brazil. Vinícius Júnior finds the net with a right-footed finish from the heart of the box, placing the ball right through the centre of the goal. The move was set up by Rayan.
June 25, 2026 03:38
6:11 — Casemiro's Strike Blocked
Brazil's Casemiro unleashed a right-footed drive from range, but the attempt was blocked before it could test the goalkeeper. Vinícius Júnior was the architect of the chance.
June 25, 2026 03:34
2:04 — Play Resumes
The stoppage has come to an end and both sides are ready to get going again.
June 25, 2026 03:34
1:41 — Play Stopped: Lewis Ferguson Picks Up Injury
The game has been held up in the early stages after Scotland's Lewis Ferguson went down with an injury, bringing play to a temporary halt.
June 25, 2026 03:31
Kick Off
First Half Under Way
The referee's whistle has sounded and the first half is now officially under way.
June 25, 2026 02:08
Line-Ups Confirmed, Players Warming Up
Both teams have confirmed their starting line-ups and the players are currently going through their pre-match warm-up routines on the pitch.