Neymar Returns In Glory As Vinicius-Powered Brazil Cruise Past Demolished Scotland
Scotland Vs Brazil Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil secured the Group C top spot with a 3-0 victory over Scotland in Miami. Vinicius Junior spearheaded the Selecao's attack, capitalising on a defensive error to score in the 7th minute before nodding home a cross from Bruno Guimaraes just before halftime. Matheus Cunha sealed the win with a 60th-minute strike. Neymar returned to the action as a 2nd-half substitute under manager Carlo Ancelotti. Meanwhile, in the group's other fixture, Morocco beat Haiti 4-2. Despite Haiti leading twice via a Yassine Bounou own goal and a stunning 31-yard blast from Wilson Isidor, the Atlas Lions rallied with goals from Achraf Hakimi, Ismael Saibari, Soufiane Rahimi, and Gessime Yassine. Brazil and Morocco head to the Round of 32, whereas already-eliminated Haiti bow out, leaving Scotland in limbo, waiting for a potential knockout berth via the best third-placed team rankings. See the best photos from the SCO vs BRA football match here
Brazil's Neymar (10) warms up before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Scotland's Anthony Ralston (24) waves during warm ups before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Brazil's Vinicius Junior (7) warms up before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
The flags of Scotland and Brazil are displayed during pre-game ceremonies before their World Cup Group C soccer match in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Brazil players pose before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Scotland players pose for a team photo ahead of the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Brazil's Vinicius Junior (7) controls the ball during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Brazil's Vinicius Junior (7) scores a goal against Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn (1) during their World Cup Group C soccer match in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Brazil's Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates his goal with Rayan (26) as Scotland's Scott McKenna (26) reacts during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Brazil's Matheus Cunha (9) heads the ball during the World Cup Group C soccer match against Scotland in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Brazil's Neymar (10) reacts during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti reacts to the referees decision of a no-goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match against Scotland in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke reacts as players take a hydration break during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Soccer fans celebrate a goal scored by Brazil while watching a World Cup soccer game against Scotland on a giant display at the FIFA Fan Festival in Boston, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Brazil's Rayan (26) kicks the ball past Scotland's Scott McKenna (26) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn (1) fails to stop the ball as Brazil's Vinicius Junior (7) prepares to score his team's second goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Brazil's Vinicius Junior (7) scores his team's second goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates his goal with Lucas Paqueta (20) and Bruno Guimaraes (8) during the World Cup Group C soccer match against Scotland in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Brazil's Matheus Cunha (9) shoots and scores their third goal against Scotland's Jack Hendry (13) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Brazil's Matheus Cunha (9) celebrates with Lucas Paqueta (20) after scoring their third goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Brazil's Matheus Cunha, kneeling, celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, centre, gestures to spectators during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Scotland's Ben Gannon-Doak (17) and Brazil's Gabriel Magalhaes (3) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Scotland's Andy Robertson attempts to control the ball during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker, left, stops a shot on goal during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Brazil's Neymar (10) prepares to take the field during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Brazil's Neymar (10) reacts as he takes the field during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Brazil's Neymar (10) challenges for the ball with Scotland's Kenny McLean (23) and Lewis Ferguson (19) during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Brazil's Vinicius Junior (7) greets players after the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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