Scotland's World Cup 2026 fixtures, schedule, plus routes to knockout stage and beyond! Can Steve Clarke's side make history?
Scotland have begun their 2026 World Cup campaign by beating Haiti and losing against Morocco; Steve Clarke's side next take on Brazil in their final Group C game on Wednesday; the Scots are looking to progress to the knockouts for the first time in their history
Saturday 20 June 2026 12:19, UK
Scotland's World Cup dreams are hanging in the balance but all is not lost for Steve Clarke's side despite their defeat to Morocco.
A 1-0 defeat by Morocco in their second Group C fixture at Boston Stadium on Friday night, thanks to an Ismael Saibari goal after 70 seconds, means Clarke's side, who remain on three points, know they have work to do if they want to progress past the group stage.
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Clarke - the first boss to lead the nation to three major finals - and his players now face five-time world champions Brazil at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Wednesday knowing only a win will guarantee them a place in the round of 32.
As things stand, Scotland's points tally in Group C would see them qualify as one of the best third-placed teams, but there are no guarantees their current tally of three points would be enough.
However, a point against Brazil would most likely be enough to secure one of the eight third-place spots that would take them through.
If they do progress, here's a look at who Scotland's most likely next opponents will be in the knockouts:
Group stage
Match 1 - June 14: Haiti 0-1 Scotland, Boston
Match 2 - June 19: Scotland 0-1 Morocco, Boston
Match 3 - June 24: Scotland vs Brazil, Miami, 11pm (UK time)
Who could Scotland play were they to progress as group winners?
Scotland could still top Group C if they beat Brazil and Morocco fail to beat Haiti.
Here's their potential route if they finish top of the pile...
Round of 32
Monday June 29: Scotland vs Group F runners-up, Houston
That could be Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, or Tunisia.
Round of 16
Sunday July 5: Scotland vs Ivory Coast, New York
Quarter-finals
Saturday July 11: Scotland vs England, Miami
Semi-finals
Wednesday July 15: Scotland vs Argentina, Atlanta
Final
Sunday July 19: Scotland vs France, New Jersey
Who could Scotland play were they to progress as group runners-up?
Scotland will finish second in Group C with a win over Brazil and Morocco beating Haiti...
Round of 32
Tuesday June 30: Scotland vs Group F winners, Monterrey
That could be Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, or Tunisia.
Round of 16
Saturday July 4: Scotland vs Mexico, Houston
Quarter-finals
Thursday July 9: Scotland vs France, Boston
Semi-finals
Tuesday July 14: Scotland vs Spain, Dallas
Final
Sunday July 19: Scotland vs Argentina, New York
If Scotland finish third in their group...
This could also take Scotland all the way. But because of the complicated way the third-placed qualification works, there are too many potential routes - which won't be finalised until the end of the group stages - to take into account at this point.
