Brazil win 3-0 over Scotland in the group stage, Group C

The match took place on 24 June 2026 as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage, Group C, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Scotland opened the game as the home side, but Brazil’s attacking trio quickly asserted dominance, turning the encounter into a showcase of technical skill and clinical finishing.

How it unfolded

Brazil struck first inside the opening ten minutes. In the 7th minute, Vinícius Júnior received a precise pass from Rayan and unleashed a right-footed shot from the centre of the box that found the bottom centre of the net, giving Brazil a 1-0 lead. The early breakthrough set the tone for the remainder of the half.

Just before the break, Brazil doubled their advantage. In first-half injury time (45'+3'), Vinícius Júnior rose to meet a cross from Bruno Guimarães and headed the ball from very close range into the top left corner, extending the lead to 2-0. The timing of the second goal left Scotland with little time to respond before the final whistle.

The second half opened with Brazil maintaining pressure. In the 60th minute, Matheus Cunha capitalised on another well-timed delivery from Bruno Guimarães, slotting a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner. The goal completed a comfortable 3-0 victory for the South American side.

Discipline featured in the latter stages of the match. Danilo was shown a yellow card in the 62nd minute for a bad foul, while Fabinho received a similar caution in the 82nd minute for another bad foul. Scotland’s Ryan Christie was booked in the 89th minute, also for a bad foul, as the game drew to a close.

Standout performers

Vinícius Júnior was the clear match-winner, scoring both of Brazil’s opening goals. His first strike came from a swift combination with Rayan, while his second was a powerful header provided by Bruno Guimarães. Bruno Guimarães proved decisive in the build-up play, delivering two assists – the cross for Vinícius Júnior’s second goal and the pass that set up Matheus Cunha’s finish. Matheus Cunha added a third goal, demonstrating poise inside the box. Rayan’s early assist set the opening tone, and his contribution should be noted alongside the more visible goal scorers.

Match facts

  • Final score: Scotland 0-3 Brazil
  • Scorers:
    • Vinícius Júnior – 7'
    • Vinícius Júnior – 45'+3'
    • Matheus Cunha – 60'
  • Assists:
    • Rayan (7')
    • Bruno Guimarães (45'+3', 60')
  • Bookings:
    • Danilo (Brazil) – yellow, 62'
    • Fabinho (Brazil) – yellow, 82'
    • Ryan Christie (Scotland) – yellow, 89'
  • Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

What it means

The result leaves both teams to continue their campaigns in Group C of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Brazil taking three points from the encounter and Scotland seeking to recover in their remaining group matches.