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Tartan Army face the Selecao in huge Group C showdown in Miami

Steve Clarke faces one of the most important team selections of his career as Scotland meet Brazil at the World Cup tonight.

After an opening 1-0 win over Haiti, and subsequent 1-0 defeat by Morocco, who had opened their campaign with an impressive 1-1 draw with the Selecao, Scotland know a first-ever knockout stage berth is within their sights.

John McGinn scored in the Haiti win, Scotland’s only goal of the tournament so far, as Clarke lined his men up in a flat 4-4-2 system in that game.

Scott McTominay partnered Lewis Ferguson in the centre of midfield, while McGinn operated on the left. Lawrence Shankland and Che Adams were partnered up front.

Ryan Christie came in against Morocco, partnering Ferguson in the centre as McGinn was switched to the right in a 4-4-1-1 system, and McTominay moved further forward.

It gave Scotland more defensive solidity, but stifled their attacking verve in a toothless display.

Talisman: Scott McTominay is crucial to Scotland’s hopes in midfield

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Clarke should toe the line between realism and timidity: their fans want to see flair and goals, but they also do not want to see their team go out.

Ben Gannon-Doak was dropped against Morocco, but should come back in against the five-time World Cup winners as he is a clear a danger on either wing.

Kieran Tierney has shrugged off injury fears, after being withdrawn against Morocco, and should keep his more advanced role on the opposite flank. He can help Andy Robertson create overloads so as not to stymy his captain’s attacking instincts.

Christie will also likely get the nod again as Clarke looks to shore up his midfield. McTominay struggled against Morocco, but remains the star of the show for the Scots and will support a lone frontman in Adams, with Shankland an option off the bench.

Centre-back Scott McKenna remains a doubt with a calf injury that has seen him play no part at the World Cup to date, though he is now back in training.

Predicted Scotland XI (4-4-1-1): Gunn; Hickey, Hanley, Hendry, Robertson; Gannon-Doak, Christie, McGinn, Tierney; McTominay; Adams

Doubt: McKenna

Time and date: 11pm BST on Wednesday June 24, 2026

Venue: Miami Stadium

How to watch: BBC One