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Rabat – Brazil and Scotland have announced their starting lineups for their decisive final Group C match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has made one change from the team that defeated Haiti 3-0, bringing Rayan into the attack in place of the injured Raphinha.
Neymar has recovered sufficiently to be included among the substitutes but does not start the match.
Scotland coach Steve Clarke has made four changes as his team attempt to secure a historic place in the World Cup knockout stage.
Brazil starting lineup
Alisson Becker starts in goal for Brazil, with Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos forming the defensive line.
Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro and Lucas Paquetá retain their places in midfield.
Rayan starts on the right of the attack, alongside Matheus Cunha and Vinicius Junior.
Brazil: Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos; Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro, Lucas Paquetá; Rayan, Matheus Cunha, Vinicius Junior.
Neymar, Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli and Luiz Henrique are among Ancelotti’s attacking options from the bench.
Brazil enter the match with four points after drawing 1-1 with Morocco and defeating Haiti 3-0.
A victory would guarantee the five-time world champions a place in the round of 32 and put them in a strong position to finish top of Group C.
Scotland Make Four Changes
Scotland have selected Angus Gunn in goal, with Nathan Patterson, Scott McKenna, Jack Hendry and captain Andy Robertson in defence.
Kenny McLean joins Lewis Ferguson, John McGinn and Scott McTominay in midfield, while Ben Gannon-Doak has been handed his first start of the tournament.
Lawrence Shankland replaces Che Adams as the central striker.
Scotland: Angus Gunn; Nathan Patterson, Scott McKenna, Jack Hendry, Andy Robertson; Ben Gannon-Doak, Kenny McLean, Lewis Ferguson, John McGinn, Scott McTominay; Lawrence Shankland.
McKenna, McLean, Gannon-Doak and Shankland replace Grant Hanley, Kieran Tierney, Ryan Christie and Adams.
The selection suggests Scotland will attempt to play with greater attacking ambition rather than defend deep against Brazil.
