Scotland fans face anxious World Cup wait after bruising Brazil defeat
Brazil’s early goals and Scotland’s defensive errors left Steve Clarke’s side needing results elsewhere to reach the round of 32.
- Scotland suffered a 3-0 defeat against five-time World Cup winners Brazil on Wednesday, missing an immediate chance to secure their knockout stage spot.
- First Minister John Swinney encouraged the squad to "make themselves legends" before the match, as manager Steve Clarke's team pursued reaching the knockout stages for the first time ever.
- Thousands of supporters at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow watched the match on a 20 metre screen, where chants of "no Scotland, no party" turned to deflation after Brazil's early goals.
- With three points from three games, Scotland must await other group results to determine if they qualify as one of the best third-placed teams advancing to the last 32.
- Should Scotland qualify as third-placed, a last 32 clash against a group winner awaits, with a potential showdown scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, against tournament co-hosts Mexico.
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