World Cup 2026 standings: Do Scotland need to beat Brazil to qualify?

Scotland's World Cup progression depends on their final Group C match against Brazil, after a 1-0 loss to Morocco left their qualification hanging in the balance.

A victory over Brazil would secure Scotland's place in the knockout rounds, with a chance to top the group if Morocco fails to beat Haiti.

Achieving a draw against Brazil would likely see Scotland qualify with four points as one of the eight best third-placed teams, though final confirmation would await other group results.

If Scotland suffers a narrow defeat, finishing with three points and a -1 goal difference, their fate would be uncertain, relying on a favourable outcome compared to other third-placed nations.

Morocco is in a commanding position, needing any result against eliminated Haiti to qualify, while Brazil, already on four points, is also well-placed to advance, even with a loss to Scotland, with four points generally sufficient for third-place progression.