42 days to the World Cup: Scotland hoping fifth time is the charm against Brazil
Scotland is preparing for its ninth World Cup appearance, set to face Brazil in the group stage for a record-tying fifth time. The Scots, returning to the tournament for the first time since 1998, have never beaten Brazil in four previous World Cup meetings, with Brazil holding three wins and one draw. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, Scotland hopes to break its winless streak against the South American powerhouse.
- ▪Scotland has played Brazil more than any other nation in World Cup history, with five meetings set for 2026.
- ▪Scotland's previous four World Cup matches against Brazil resulted in three losses and one draw.
- ▪The 2026 tournament marks Scotland's first World Cup appearance since 1998, ending a 28-year drought.
- ▪Brazil, Uruguay, and Yugoslavia are the only countries Scotland has faced more than once at the World Cup.
- ▪Scotland has won only four of its 23 World Cup matches in history.
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