Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 as Vinicius Jr leaves Scots waiting on last-32 fate

Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 in Miami, with Vinicius Jr scoring twice before Matheus Cunha added the third. The result confirmed Brazil as group winners and left Scotland uncertain of a place in the last 32.

Scotland’s night unravelled early when Vinicius Jr struck in the seventh minute after defensive trouble, and he scored again before half-time. The source report describes Scotland as improving only after the match had already moved sharply in Brazil’s favour, with Alisson required to make saves later on.

Cunha’s goal, set up by Bruno Guimaraes, ended any realistic Scottish comeback hopes. Neymar also came on with around 14 minutes left, his first Brazil appearance in roughly two and a half years according to the source.

The bigger question for Scotland is now the table. They had been in a stronger position among third-placed teams before other results and this defeat narrowed their margin, leaving them dependent on upcoming outcomes involving several rival nations. For editors, the angle is less about elimination and more about whether a side with limited attacking output can still stumble into the next round.