Rabat – Brazil secured a convincing 3-0 win over Scotland in their final Group C fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Vinícius Júnior delivering a brilliant first-half brace to guide the Seleção to all three points.
The match began at a high tempo as both teams looked to impose themselves early. Brazil controlled possession and created the more dangerous opportunities, while Scotland remained compact and sought to threaten on the counterattack.
Brazil’s pressure paid off in the first half when Vinícius Júnior opened the scoring with a composed finish, giving his side a deserved lead.
Vinícius struck again before the break to double Brazil’s advantage, capping off an impressive individual display and putting Scotland under increased pressure. His quick double gave Brazil full control of the contest heading into halftime.
After the break, the game opened up as both sides pushed forward. Brazil continued to create chances and eventually added a third goal through Matheus Cunha, further strengthening their control of the contest.
Scotland searched for a response but struggled to break down Brazil’s defense as the match entered its closing stages.
Vinícius proved difficult to contain throughout the evening and played a decisive role in securing the victory, scoring twice in the first half and leading Brazil’s attack with confidence.
The result sees Brazil finish the group stage on a positive note and could prove decisive in determining their final position in Group C ahead of the Round of 32.
Attention now turns to the knockout stage, where both teams will learn their next opponents based on the final group standings.
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