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‘Not much faith’: the view from Brazil as they prepare to face Scotland
Debate is raging back home about whether Neymar, Casemiro, Endrick – and others – should be in the World Cup team against the Tartan Army The big stars have turned up for the 2026 World Cup. Lamine Yamal returned to the Spain team to help them thump Saudi Arabia. Lionel Messi is the tournament’s top scorer, giving Argentina hope of pinning “la cuarta estrella” to their shirts. And Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo are all vying for the Golden Boot as their teams look towards to the next stage. However, the five-time champions Brazil are failing to convince. They finished fifth in the Conmebol qualifying table with 28 points from 18 games, their worst ever qualifying campaign. Being competitive in a 2-1 defeat to France in March, before wins against Croatia, Panama and Egypt in friendlies, perhaps gave false hope. Continue reading...
Ancelotti: Brazil ready to battle Scotland 'fighte...
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti warned his players to beware of Scotland's high-quality team of "fighters" ahead of Wednesday's crunch World Cup Group C clash in Miami.
Big players must step up as Scotland pursue history against Brazil
Scotland don't know what they need against Brazil to reach the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time, but will know they need to improve on their previous two outings, writes Tom English.
When David Narey scored a screamer for Scotland against Brazil – and Jimmy Hill put his foot in it
Narey’s goal at the World Cup in 1982 was a spectacular, unexpected and beautiful strike. But was it a toe poke? By That 1980s Sports Blog If you are going to score one international goal, you might as well make it special. José Luis Brown scoring for Argentina in the 1986 World Cup final takes some beating. Kieran Trippier scored his only England goal in a World Cup semi-final. Gary Mackay’s only goal for Scotland helped the Republic of Ireland reach Euro 88. And the general hilarity of Davide Gualtieri’s sole strike for San Marino ensures that it lives on in the memory. Another player who can be added to this list is David Narey. His only goal for Scotland was a screamer against Brazil at the 1982 World Cup. The response to Narey’s moment of glory has added to its impact. Little did he know the story his right boot was about to tell as he let fly on that sweltering evening in Sevilla. Continue reading...
Scotland vs Brazil Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview
Can Scotland finally escape the group stage, or will a familiar foe break Tartan Army hearts? We look ahead to Wednesday's FIFA World Cup clash with our Scotland vs Brazil prediction and preview. The post Scotland vs Brazil Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst.
Listen: Respect Brazil or go for it? Scotland's World Cup call
Can Scotland take the game to Brazil?