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  1. Super John McGinn and puppy powerpublished at 15:11 BST

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    'Off and running' - McGinn gives Scotland lead against Haiti

    Guide Dogs, external, the charity, has named a guide dog puppy “McGinn” in honour of Scotland midfielder John McGinn, whose iconic World Cup goal celebration has highlighted the experiences of children and young people living with sight loss.

    McGinn’s celebration was inspired by his nephew, who wears goggles while playing football because of his low vision.

    And the 31-year-old does not want any kids in Scotland - or indeed anywhere - to be put off being themselves, hence his iconic celebration.

    After scoring Scotland’s winner against Haiti, the gesture has resonated with supporters around the world and sparked conversations about inclusion in sport.

    Ahead of Scotland’s final FIFA World Cup group-stage match against Brazil on Wednesday 24 June, Guide Dogs revealed that a yellow Labrador x Golden Retriever puppy has been given the name “McGinn”.

    puppyImage source, bbc
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    McGinn is the new star for Guide Dogs

  2. Get Involved- 'Gannon-Doak has to start.'published at 15:06 BST

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    Gannon-Doak has to start tonight, he made a considerable difference when he came on against Morocco, takes players on and will get the ball into the box. We cannot rest on our laurels and sit back for 90 minutes against Brazil, got to get in to them.

    Grant Salisbury, Edinburgh

    Ben Gannon-Doak in action for ScotlandImage source, Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 15:00 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00)

    Amy Canavan
    BBC Sport Scotland in Miami

    When in Rome...

    Scotland fanImage source, PA Media
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    If ye cannae beat em, join em...

  4. Have we met before?published at 14:56 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST)

    • Brazil are the team Scotland have faced most in international football without ever winning (P10 D2 L8).
    • Conversely, Brazil’s 10 games against Scotland is the joint-most they’ve played a nation without ever losing, along with Austria (W7 D3).
    • Scotland and Brazil’s first World Cup encounter was in 1974, ending in a goalless draw. Since then, Brazil have won their last three matches against Scotland at the tournament (4-1 in 1982, 1-0 in 1990 and 2-1 in 1998).
    BrazilImage source, Getty Images
  5. Get Involvedpublished at 14:50 BST

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    There is no point in going into a match and parking the bus, it showed how nervous we were v Morocco. Once we had a more attacking formation it was almost a different game. Change it up, take out Christie and Adams, both ineffective... attack defend attack.

    Katie, Cardiff

    Chemsdine Talbi #7 of Morocco in action challenges for the ball with Kenny McLean #23 of Scotland during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Scotland and Morocco at Boston Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.Image source, Getty Images
  6. Are Scotland good enough to progress?published at 14:42 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST)

    On the basis of what you've seen against Haiti and Morocco, do you think Scotland have what it takes to make it to the next round of the tournament?

    Let us know by voting in our poll below.

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  7. 'Dismiss Brazil at your own peril'published at 14:36 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST)

    Fernando Duarte is a Brazilian journalist at the BBC World Service and he tells Radio Scotland: “Dismiss Brazil at your own peril.”

    “I’m expecting Brazil to evolve during this competition for as long as they go.

    “It’s definitely not a vintage crop but you still have some amazing players like Vinicius Junior.”

    He assumes things are going to get better after the turmoil of having four managers in four years.

    And he points out Brazil have never lost to a United Kingdom side in the World Cup and he advises Scotland to “park the bus”.

    Brazil's forward #07 Vinicius Junior (L) takes part in a training session at the Columbia Park Training Facility in Morristown, New Jersey on June 22, 2026, during the 2026 World Cup football tournamentImage source, Getty Images
  8. Get Involved - 'Scotland the brave'published at 14:32 BST

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    We have to go for it. We haven't waited 28 years for a solitary goal and three ultra defensive games. We have players who can cause problems, play them and let them do their thing!

    Liam, Aberdeen

    We need to be positive and have a high press. We have to play for the win. We rattled Morocco when we eventually attacked them… Scotland the brave.

    Campbell, Falkirk.

    Danley JEAN JACQUES of Haiti and Scott McTominay of Scotland (4) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Haiti and Scotland at Boston Stadium on June 13, 2026 in Foxborough, United StatesImage source, Getty Images
  9. 'We’ll need to be absolutely brilliant defensively'published at 14:27 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST)

    Former Scotland boss Craig LeveinImage source, PA
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    Former Scotland boss Craig Levein

    Former Scotland boss Craig Levein tells Radio Scotland's Lunchtime Live: “We’ll have to be at our absolute best to qualify."

    On tonight's match he adds: “We’ll need to be absolutely brilliant defensively, I’m not just talking about the back line, I’m talking about the whole team.

    “It’s much easier to stop people scoring than it is to actually score yourself.”

  10. Irvine Welsh warns Scotland must avoid 'slaughter' by Brazilpublished at 14:19 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST)

    Irving WelshImage source, EPA/Shutterstock
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    Irving Welsh has a home in Miami

    Scotland's switch to the Sunshine State is more than a little serendipitous for the Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh.

    These days he divides his time between homes in Edinburgh, London, and Miami.

    He says it’s great to have the Scotland Brazil match in his “home from home”.

    On Scotland’s team he says: “We’re limited, we know we are, we’ve got a great midfield, we’ve got a journeyman defence and we don’t have much up front.

    “It’s hard not to qualify now we’ve beaten Haiti. If we avoid getting slaughtered by Brazil we’ll probably get through and live to fight another day.”

    The Tartan Army has been phenomenal and it shows the World Cup is a great festival with people connecting he says.

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    Will Scotland progress? How should Steve Clarke approach Brazil?published at 14:15 BST

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    It would be epic to see Scotland seal qualification tonight against Brazil, rather than leave their fate in the hands of other teams.

    Not least because watching a jubilant Tartan Army spill out onto the streets of Miami after the game would be much preferred to spending the coming days anxiously checking the progress of third-placed teams.

    But what should Steve Clarke do to get a result over the line, park the bus and pray for a goalless draw? Or throw Scott McTominay forward and cross your fingers that he's got some more overhead magic in him?

    We want to know what you would do if you were the Scotland boss - and how confident you are feeling before the decisive game tonight.

    Send your comments in by hitting 'Get Involved' at the top of this page.

    John McGinn #7 of Scotland celebrates with fans after the team's 1-0 victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Haiti and Scotland at Boston Stadium on June 13, 2026 in Foxborough, MassachusettsImage source, Getty Images
  12. Tartan Army making mark in Miamipublished at 14:05 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00)

    Amy Canavan
    BBC Sport Scotland in Miami

    Tartan ArmyImage source, pa medi

    It feels like the whole of Scotland are squashed into Miami.

    Many thought - me included - that Boston was the Tartan Army at its best, and there was a wee, quiet, concern that 'The Magic City' couldn't match it.

    Boy, were we wrong.

    Following on from Monday's march to the Miami Marlins match - because baseball is what we follow now - Tuesday saw the TA bounce down the beach to the soundtrack of 'No Scotland, No Party', 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie' and 'We'll Be Coming'.

    Coming they are. Well, they've long since arrived.

    The mile march from Lummus Park to Ocean Drive was magnificent. A throwback to Cologne two years ago at Euro 2024.

    Who said that couldn't be topped?

    Locals are immersing themselves in the atmosphere - and the accent - and enjoying the influx of men in kilts who keep going on about the heat.

    There really is that once in a lifetime feel about all this. Kicking about America, not aware of what day of the week it is with a flock of folk from home.

    All this without even thinking about the football.

    It's only Brazil, eh?

  13. Get Involvedpublished at 14:00 BST

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    In a World Cup this big, getting out of the group means less (to me) than winning two games for the first time would (for Scotland).

    Andy, Scotland

  14. Scotland to face England?published at 13:57 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST)

    With 32 of the 48 teams advancing to the knockout rounds, new tiebreaker rules, and a table of third-placed teams to keep track of, staying across the various permutations is far from simple.

    As it stands England, sitting top of Group L, and Scotland, third in Group C, are on course to meet in the last 16 in Mexico City (6 July, 01:00 BST).

    For that game to happen, theoretically, England would need to beat Cape Verde in the round of 32 and Scotland would have to beat Mexico.

    But all of that could change depending not only on England and Scotland's performances in their final group matches against Panama and Brazil, respectively, but also results elsewhere.

    To keep you up to date, click here to see BBC Sport's bracket projection tool that updates in-game to illustrate the schedule all the way to the final.

    Graphic showing projected tournament bracket which has Mexico and Scotland facing each other in the round of 32 and England and Cape Verde playing each other in the round of 32, before the winner of each game faces each other in the round of 16
  15. The last time Scotland tried to get out of their World Cup grouppublished at 13:51 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST)

    Way back at the 1998 World Cup, Scotland were in Group A with Norway and two of the same opponents as this time, Brazil and Morocco.

    They finished bottom of the standings on one point after losing against Brazil and Morocco and drawing with Norway.

    Can they pick up a more positive result when they face Brazil for the fifth time at a World Cup this evening?

    Scotland v BrazilImage source, Getty Images
  16. Will Scotland qualify for the next round?published at 13:46 BST

    Megan Bonar
    BBC Scotland News in Miami

    Players of Scotland line up for the national anthem before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Scotland and Morocco at Boston Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.Image source, Getty Images

    Steve Clarke's team currently sit on three points after the first two group games.

    A win over Brazil would guarantee a place in the next round, while a draw would all but secure qualification for the first time in Scotland's history.

    A defeat would not end the team's chances, but they will then be reliant on results in the other group matches going their way.

    Fans will then be glued to the table showing the best third-placed teams, hoping that Scotland can remain among the top eight sides who will progress.

    They might have to wait until all the group games finish on 27 June to know if Scotland are through - before facing a scramble to get to Boston, New Jersey or Mexico City for a match in the last 32.

  17. How will the group stage be decided?published at 13:40 BST

    Jonty Colman
    BBC Sport Journalist

    The World Cup trophy is seen during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Press Conference at Mexico City Stadium on June 10, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico.Image source, Getty Images

    If two or more teams are tied on points in the same group in the 2026 World Cup, head-to-head record is used as the first tie-breaker.

    This is a change from previous World Cups, when goal difference was the initial tie-breaker. Head-to-head record was not used as any tie-breaker until 1994 but has now been made the first deciding factor.

    It means that should multiple teams finish level on points, the teams involved will be ranked on head-to-head record in matches where those involved faced each other.

    If that match ended in a draw, the remaining set of tie-breakers will be used until the tie is broken.

    These are:

    1. Most points in head-to-head matches from teams involved
    2. Superior goal difference in head-to-head matches from teams involved
    3. Greatest number of goals scored in head-to-head matches from teams involved
    4. Superior goal difference in all group stage matches
    5. Greatest number of goals scored in all group stage matches
    6. Best team conduct score (players and officials) relating to the number of yellow cards and red cards obtained
    7. Highest ranking from latest Fifa world rankings

    Read the story in full by clicking here

  18. Postpublished at 13:39 BST

    Flora Snelson
    BBC Sport Journalist

    It's that time of the tournament when my head starts to hurt a bit.

    'If this, then that.'

    'Team X could advance ahead of Team Y but only if Team Z fail to beat the bottom side.'

    And that was before Fifa went and changed the number of teams in the tournament and the process by which qualification is decided.

    Fortunately the BBC Sport Ask Me Anything team is on hand to clear up any doubts about how this works and help you to figure out what your team need to get into the round of 32.

    Take it away Jonty...

  19. What games are on next?published at 13:31 BST

    The last round of group games begins tonight as the final standings of A, B, and C will be decided.

    That means that for the first time at this World Cup you will have to make a choice about which game to watch as we've got simultaneous kick-offs.

    Here are your options:

    Group B

    • Bosnia-Herzegovina v Qatar (20:00 BST)
    • Switzerland v Canada (20:00 BST)

    Group C

    • Morocco v Haiti (23:00 BST)
    • Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST)

    Group A

    • Czech Republic v Mexico (02:00 BST)
    • South Africa v South Korea (02:00 BST)
  20. Scotland primed for the game of their lives against fallible Brazilpublished at 13:25 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST)

    Tom English
    BBC Scotland's chief sports writer

    Scott McTominay (right) and John McGinn of Scotland during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Haiti and Scotland at Boston Stadium on June 13, 2026 in Foxborough, United States.Image source, Getty Images

    In the beginning, it was Pele and Jairzinho, Gerson and Amarildo, the Brazilian boys of 1966, still champions of the world, if only for another month.

    These were the icons that Scotland faced the first time they played the Selecao, 60 years and 10 games ago. Stevie Chalmers, a Lisbon Lion in waiting, opened the scoring after a minute. It ended 1-1.

    What Steve Clarke would give for more of the same on Wednesday in the blistering humidity of Miami. Scotland's game of the century is nigh.

    There's been pain against Brazil. Too much.

    The forlorn look on Tom Boyd's face in the 73rd minute in Paris in 1998 as the ball ricochets off his right arm and into the back of his own net; the goal that settled it - 2-1 to the South Americans.

    The head-in-hands shock of the great Billy Bremner when he fails to score from a few yards out just after the hour mark in Frankfurt in 1974 - 0-0, undefeated Scotland going home on goal difference.

    The goal difference spectre looms large again now, more than a half a century later. Scotland know they don't need to win and don't even necessarily need to draw to get themselves into the knockout round for the first time in their history.

    Getting a point, or three, is the object of the exercise and their total focus, but a battling 1-0 loss, a rough 2-0 defeat, or even a desperate chasing and more goals conceded might still see them advance.

    It's the essential weirdness of the situation they're in.

    Read all of Tom English's Brazil preview by clicking here