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Vinicius leads Brazil to 3-0 victory over Scotland to win Group C in Neymar’s return

Mauro Tognacca
Vinicius scored in the first half
© Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesVinicius scored in the first half

The final matches in 2026 World Cup Group C set the table, with Brazil finishing first after a 3-0 victory over Scotland, thanks to two goals from Vinicius as Neymar returned from a muscle injury. Morocco finished second, while Scotland waits to be among the best third-placed teams.

In the first half, Scotland controlled possession but could not create danger. This control often led to mistakes that made the match easier for Brazil, with Rayan intercepting a pass to leave Vinicius with a clear goal. Right before halftime, Vinicius scored again with a header after a mistimed play by the goalkeeper.

There was not much action in the second half because Brazil preferred to conserve energy. Scotland needed to reduce the goal difference but could not do enough, despite some crosses aimed at Scott McTominay that were saved by Alisson. Matheus Cunha decided the match with a goal before being substituted in the 76th minute for Neymar, who debuted in this competition after being sidelined.

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Full time

90+6' The referee blows the final whistle.

McTominay chance saved by Alisson for Scotland

90+5' Anthony Ralston delivers a low cross into the box and Scott McTominay tries to tap it in, but Alisson makes a good save to deny the goal.

Substitutions for Scotland

90+1' Lawrence Shankland comes off for Findlay Curtis and John McGinn comes off for Findlay Curtis.

6 minutes added time

90' The referee signals six minutes of added time.

Neymar shot saved by goalkeeper for Brazil

89' Neymar cuts inside from the left, shoots towards goal, but the goalkeeper holds it comfortably.

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Yellow card for Christie

88' Ryan Christie is shown a yellow card.

Yellow card for Fabinho

82' Fabinho is shown a yellow card.

Substitutions for Brazil

81' Alex Sandro comes on for Douglas Santos and Endrick comes on for Rayan.

Substitutions for Scotland

81' Nathan Patterson comes off and Anthony Ralston comes on, Ben Gannon-Doak comes off and Ryan Christie comes on for Scotland.

Brazil counterattack ends with Vinícius chance

80' Brazil break quickly on the counter, Rayan switches play to Danilo on the right, who sends a low cross into the box, but Vinícius cannot connect properly and the chance goes unfinished.

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Vinícius chance saved by goalkeeper for Brazil

78' A through ball releases Vinícius, who gets into space and finishes low at the near post, but the Scotland goalkeeper reacts well and pushes it behind for a corner.

Neymar in for Brazil

76' Matheus Cunha goes off and Neymar comes on for Brazil.

Shankland header over bar for Scotland

75' Scotland win a corner from the left. Lawrence Shankland rises to meet the cross with a header, but the effort goes over the bar.

Match resumes for Scotland vs Brazil

71' Play restarts after the hydration break, with both Scotland and Brazil returning to the pitch and the action continuing.

Hydration break

68' The referee stops play for a hydration break as both teams take a moment to regroup during this phase of the match.

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Substitutions for Brazil

65' Lucas Paquetá is replaced by Gabriel Martinelli for Brazil, while Casemiro comes off and Fabinho enters the pitch.

McTominay header saved by Alisson for Brazil

64' Kieran Tierney delivers a cross from the left for Scotland, Scott McTominay meets it with a header, but Alisson Becker reacts quickly and saves low to keep Brazil’s lead intact.

Scotland corner after McLean free kick saved by Alisson for Brazil

63' Lewis Ferguson takes a free kick from the left for Scotland, but Alisson Becker makes a comfortable save and pushes it out for a corner.

Yellow card for Danilo for Brazil

61' Danilo receives a yellow card.

GOAAAAAL Cunha scores for Brazil

60' Bruno Guimarães breaks through and goes one on one with the Scotland goalkeeper, then unselfishly squares it for Matheus Cunha, who finishes into the empty net to extend Brazil’s lead.

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Paquetá shoots wide after rebound for Brazil

58' Lucas Paquetá collects the ball at the edge of the box after a rebound, shifts it onto his left foot and then strikes with his right, but the shot flies well wide of the target.

Vinícius tests goalkeeper from distance for Brazil

54' Vinícius takes a shot from long range for Brazil after finding space, but the effort lacks real power and direction, allowing the Scotland goalkeeper to gather it comfortably.

Vinícius one on one denied by Scotland goalkeeper

51' Lucas Paquetá threads a pass through for Brazil, releasing Vinícius in behind the defence. He goes one on one with the Scotland goalkeeper, but the keeper comes out quickly and makes a strong save to prevent the goal.

Tierney cross finds McTominay but Alisson saves for Brazil

49' Kieran Tierney delivers a good cross from the left side for Scotland, and Scott McTominay meets it with a header, but Alisson Becker reacts well and holds the ball comfortably for Brazil.

Second half kicks off between Scotland and Brazil

The referee signals the start of the second half, with Scotland and Brazil back on the pitch as play resumes after the break.

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Substitution at halftime for Scotland

Kieran Tierney replaces Andy Robertson for Scotland during the break before the second half against Brazil begins.

Half time between Scotland and Brazil

45+6' The referee brings the first half to an end, with Scotland and Brazil heading into the break after an intense opening period.

Rayan denied by goalkeeper for Brazil

45+6' A long pass reaches Rayan, who controls it well, gets past a defender and shoots, but the Scotland goalkeeper reacts quickly and makes a strong save to prevent the goal.

GOAAAAAL Vinícius scores for Brazil

45+3' Bruno Guimarães delivers a cross into the box for Brazil, the goalkeeper comes out but misjudges the ball, and Vinícius heads it in to score after the mistake and extend Brazil’s lead.

First half stoppage time added

45' The referee signals six minutes of added time to be played at the end of the first half between Scotland and Brazil.

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Brazil come close after Rayan cross but Scotland clear on the line

44' Rayan sends a cross from the right side towards Vinícius in the box, who delivers a dangerous ball into the area, Matheus Cunha manages to get the final touch, but Scotland clear it off the line to prevent another Brazil goal.

Brazil combine well but Cunha effort goes off target

41' Brazil produce a good passing move that ends with Matheus Cunha trying a low placed shot, but the effort does not come close enough to trouble the goalkeeper and goes wide of the target.

Rayan curling effort wide for Brazil

37' Rayan receives the ball on the right side for Brazil, cuts inside and tries a curling left-footed shot aimed for placement, but the effort goes very wide and does not trouble the goal.

Scotland threaten with crosses but Brazil defend well

33' Scotland spend a few minutes pushing forward near the Brazil box, sending in several crosses from wide areas, but none of them manage to find a teammate or reach the target as Brazil deal with everything comfortably.

Match resumes after break

28' The match between Scotland and Brazil resumes after the hydration break, with both teams returning to action and looking to regain rhythm.

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Hydration break in Scotland vs Brazil

25' The referee pauses the match for a hydration break, giving both Scotland and Brazil a moment to recover and receive instructions from their coaching staff.

Goal disallowed

24' The goal was disallowed for a foul by Vinicius on Jack Hendry.

GOAAAAAL Vinícius scores again for Brazil

21' Scotland lose possession again in the build-up, with the number 13 making a mistake, and Vinícius takes advantage to finish and score for Brazil, extending their lead. VAR is checking.

Vinícius chance for Brazil after Rayan pass

19' Vinícius receives the ball from Rayan on the right side and tries a finish with the outside of his right foot, but the shot goes just wide of the goal for Brazil.

Scotland dominant possession but far from their own goal

15' Scotland control the ball for long spells, but they are operating very far from their own penalty area with Brazil staying compact and organized defensively.

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Matheus Cunha long-range shot for Brazil

11' Matheus Cunha attempts a shot from distance for Brazil, but it goes very high over the crossbar and away from danger.

GOAAAAAL Vinícius Júnior scores for Brazil

7' Rayan presses high and forces Scotland into a mistake at the back, with Scott McKenna playing a poor pass that is intercepted, allowing Vinícius Júnior to take advantage and finish to put Brazil ahead.

Robertson mistake

4' Andy Robertson plays a poor back pass for Scotland, allowing Bruno Guimarães to break forward, but his low cross into the box is read early and intercepted by the goalkeeper before it becomes dangerous.

Scotland controlling early possession

3' Scotland take control of the ball in the opening minutes, moving it around with patience while Brazil sit deeper and wait to press at the right moment

Kickoff

The match Scotland vs Brazil begins.

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The referees

The referees for this match are César Arturo Ramos (head referee, Mexico), Alberto Morín Méndez (assistant referee 1, Mexico), Marco Antonio Bisguerra Mendiola (assistant referee 2, Mexico), Espen Eskås (fourth official, Norway), Jan Erik Engan (reserve assistant, Norway), Guillermo Pacheco Larios (video assistant referee, Mexico), and Abdullah Dhafer Abdullah Al Haidan Al Shehri (assistant VAR, Saudi Arabia).

Brazil's list

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Scotland's list

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Their group

These teams are in Group C with Morocco and Haiti. Brazil and Morocco lead with 4 points, Scotland follow with 3, while Haiti are last with 0 points.

Confirmed lineups

Scotland: Gunn, Robertson, McKenna, Hendry, Patterson, Ferguson, McLean, McTominay, McGinn, Gannon-Doak, Shankland.

Brazil: Alisson, Danilo, Gabriel, Marquinhos, Douglas Santos, Casemiro, Bruno Guimaraes, Paqueta, Vinicius Jr, Cunha, Rayan.

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The stadium

The venue for this match is Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States. It has a capacity of 65,326.

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