Brazil vs Scotland — Group C Showdown in Miami
Brazil chase top spot, Scotland fight to survive — kickoff 8:00 AM AEST in the Miami heat.
Matchday 3 in Group C pits a Brazil side hunting the group win against a Scotland team that must win to climb out of third. Add Miami’s heat, Neymar’s return and Raphinha’s absence and there is plenty for the early-rising punter to chew on. Kickoff is 8:00 AM AEST on 25 June, live and free on SBS.

The odds
| Outcome | Decimal | Implied |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1.39 | ~72% |
| Draw | 5.25 | ~19% |
| Scotland | 9.50 | ~11% |
1X2 decimal odds, media-reported (BetMGM/Racing Post), as of 23 Jun 2026. Implied probability before margin.
The Group C picture
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2 | +3 | 4 |
| Morocco | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| Scotland | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Haiti | 2 | −4 | 0 |
Source: Wikipedia (Group C), as of 23 Jun 2026. Morocco v Haiti kicks off simultaneously.
Brazil (4 points) need a win to be sure of top spot; level with Morocco, goal difference could decide first place. Scotland (3 points) sit third and almost certainly must win to progress — a tall order against the Seleção.
Team news swings it
Brazil get a lift with Neymar returning after a calf problem kept him out of the first two games, but lose Raphinha to a hamstring injury picked up against Haiti. Scotland have their own worries, with Hickey and McKenna both doubts after missing the Morocco loss. The Miami heat — a heat index around 39°C with an afternoon storm risk — could sap legs late and invite a tiring-game goal.
The local angle
This one is kinder on the alarm clock: 8:00 AM AEST is a breakfast kickoff, and like every match it streams live and free on SBS and SBS On Demand. A Brazil side with Neymar back is appointment viewing for the neutral, and Group C could still be settled on goal difference — so the Morocco v Haiti game running alongside is worth a second screen.
Our pick
Brazil at 1.39 is short but deserved; the value is in the manner of victory. With Neymar back and Scotland forced to chase the game, Brazil −1 on the line (handicap) or over 2.5 goals are the more rewarding angles than the straight win. Scotland’s 9.50 is strictly for the brave.
- Brazil (1.39) chase the group win; Scotland (9.50) likely must win to survive.
- Neymar returns for Brazil; Raphinha is out with a hamstring injury.
- Miami heat (index ~39°C) could open the game up late.
- Value angles: Brazil line-betting or over 2.5 goals rather than the short win.
More: all World Cup 2026 teams, the Brazil team profile, the Group C guide, today’s matchday tips, and live winner odds.