Scotland will look to make World Cup history as they end their Group C campaign with a crucial clash against five-time champions Brazil at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, this Wednesday night (kick-off: 11pm UK time).
Looking to seal qualification to the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time in their history, Steve Clarke’s men suffered a blow to their hopes with a 1-0 defeat to Morocco last week. However, their opening game victory over Haiti means there’s still a pathway to the knockout of the competition for Scotland, with a result of any kind against Brazil likely to seal a place in the last 32. A narrow defeat could even be enough, if results go in their favour elsewhere.
As for their opponents, Brazil, they are already virtually guaranteed a spot in the next round with a draw and a win against Morocco and Haiti, respectively, although they’ll have designs on winning the game against Scotland to ensure they finish top of Group C. Though they have been handed some mixed injury news ahead of the game.
Ahead of the game at the Hard Rock Stadium, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
5. Alex Sandro - Brazil - DOUBT
The left-back sat out the match against Haiti due to fitness issues but has since returned to individual ball drills. A doubt for the game with Scotland, but will hope to return. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Ben Gannon-Doak - Scotland - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
Added a freshness to the Scotland frontline when he came off the bench against Morocco. Has he done enough to warrant a return to the starting XI? | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Lawrence Shankland - Scotland - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
The Rangers hitman was the only one of four strikers who didn't make it onto the pitch for the clash with Morocco. Will he come back into contention vs Brazil? | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Aaron Hickey - Scotland - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
The Brentford right-back was replaced by Nathan Patterson for the defeat to Morocco, and head coach Steve Clarke has a major decision to make over which player he starts in the pivotal clash with Brazil. | Getty Images