Ecuador and Sweden reach World Cup knockout stage, Scotland’s hopes fade

Ecuador and Sweden have both secured spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage, while Scotland’s chances have significantly diminished. Ecuador’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany has propelled them into the top eight third-place teams, marking their first knockout stage appearance in 20 years. Sweden, following a 1-1 draw with Japan, has also advanced to the next round. In contrast, Scotland’s prospects have plummeted following a 0-3 defeat to Brazil, reducing their probability of advancing to just 5.26%. The impact of these developments is evident in the prediction markets, where Scotland’s perceived likelihood of progressing to the knockout stage has dropped dramatically.

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