Brazil vs Scotland 3-0 Highlights | 2026 World Cup Recaps

by Movie Maniac - June 25, 2026

Brazil dominated Scotland with a 3-0 victory in their final Group C match at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, securing the top spot in the group and sending themselves through to the Round of 32.

Match Highlights & Key Moments

7th Minute (Goal): Vinícius Júnior capitalized on a costly defensive mistake when Scott McKenna's backpass was intercepted by Rayan. Rayan squared the ball to Vinícius Júnior, who rounded Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn to open the scoring.
24th Minute (VAR Disallowed Goal): Vinícius Júnior appeared to score a second goal after stripping Jack Hendry of the ball, but a VAR review overturned it due to a foul during the tackle.
45+3 Minute (Goal): Right before the halftime whistle, Bruno Guimarães floated a deep cross over Gunn's reaching arms, allowing Vinícius Júnior to nod in his second goal of the night.
60th Minute (Goal): Matheus Cunha put the game out of reach, drilling a low shot into the near post following smooth, build-up play from Bruno Guimarães.
76th Minute (Neymar's Return): International record-scorer Neymar made an emotional return to the pitch, coming off the bench for his first appearance in a Brazil shirt in nearly three years following a long injury layout.
Late Game: Scotland desperately pushed for a consolation goal to improve their goal difference, but Brazil's Alisson Becker made spectacular saves to deny a Lewis Ferguson free-kick and two close-range attempts from Scott McTominay.

Group C Final Standings

Brazil advances comfortably as group winners. Scotland finishes third and faces a tense wait to see if their 3 points and -3 goal difference will be enough to progress as one of the best third-placed finishers. [14, 15]