Scotland starting lineup vs Brazil confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026 match

The Tartan Army are aiming for a historic knockout qualification in tonight’s match.

Scotland take on Brazil in their final Group C clash in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24. The Tartan Army are third in the group with three points, but can seal their first-ever place in the Round of 32 with a win tonight.

The Scots marked their return to the quadrennial tournament after 28 years with a historic 1-0 win over Haiti. John McGinn’s strike sealed three points for Steve Clarke’s men. However, they failed to hold on to that momentum, falling to a 1-0 loss to Morocco in their next game courtesy of an early goal from Ismael Saibari.

Still, the Tartan Army hold their fate in their own hands, needing to beat Brazil in tonight’s game to progress to the next stage. However, they will be the underdogs in tonight’s fixture, having never beaten the Selecao in their history.

Also Read: Qualification Scenarios if Brazil win, tie or lose vs Scotland at FIFA World Cup 2026

Let’s look at the Scotland confirmed lineup for the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Brazil:

Scotland (4-4-1-1): Angus Gunn; Nathan Patterson, Scott McKenna, Jack Hendry, Andy Robertson (c); Ben Gannon-Doak, Kenny McLean, Lewis Ferguson, John McGinn; Scott McTominay; Lawrence Shankland.

Substitutes: Craig Gordon (gk), Liam Kelly (gk), Che Adams, Ryan Christie, Findlay Curtis, Lyndon Dykes, Tyler Fletcher, Grant Hanley, Aaron Hickey, George Hirst, Dominic Hyam, Anthony Ralston, John Souttar, Ross Stewart, Kieran Tierney.

Thoughts on the lineup

Clarke opted for a defensively compact 4-4-1-1 formation, although it will evolve as the match progresses. Angus Gunn keeps his place between the sticks, protected by the experienced centre-back pairing of Scott McKenna and Jack Hendry.

Andy Robertson starts at left-back, but he will need to be careful as he is on a yellow card. Everton’s Nathan Patterson starts on the right.

Bologna’s midfield general Lewis Ferguson is the defensive screen, joined by Norwich City’s Kenny McLean. Talismanic captain Scott McTominay starts in a more advanced role. Ben Gannon-Doak starts on the right flank, with John McGinn starting on the left. Lawrence Shankland is chosen as the centre-forward over Che ADams.

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