Scotland wait on Algeria and Austria after 3–0 defeat by Brazil

Brazil 3–0 ends Scotland's qualification in their own hands

Your World Cup knockout hopes now depend on Algeria and Austria. Scotland were beaten 3–0 by Brazil in Miami on Wednesday, a defeat that leaves Steve Clarke's side waiting on other results to see if they squeeze into the round of 32 (1) (2).

Scotland sit on three points in Group C with a goal difference of –6. Brazil top the group with seven points, Morocco are second on four. Your team finished third and must now be one of the best third-placed sides. That means watching Algeria vs Austria in the early hours of Sunday, a draw there could knock Scotland out entirely (4) (5).

Matheus Cunha scored the second for Brazil on the hour mark, doubling the damage after an early goal had already put Scotland on the back foot. Vinicius Junior added the third, a header of all things, and the night spiralled from there (1) (2) (7).

Robertson injury adds to the misery

Andy Robertson could not come out for the second half. The Scotland captain was substituted at the break with an injury concern that will worry Tottenham fans as much as the Tartan Army (3). No official word yet on the severity, but losing your leader in a must-win game told the whole story.

Vinicius wants that gift from Ancelotti

Vinicius Junior, who also scored in the win over Haiti, now has a header to his name, something he promised his club coach. "I had promised the coach I would score and he said it was kind of impossible and that he would give me a gift. So I'll wait," Vinicius said after the match (7). He topped Group C with Brazil and sounded like a man without a care.

Manchester United eye Angus Gunn

One piece of transfer noise: Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn (6). No bid, no talks confirmed. But after a World Cup where he faced Brazil's front line, his stock will not have dropped.

Fan-reaktioner

The mood on Reddit is bruised. A clip of Cunha's 60th-minute goal and celebration was posted to r/reddevils, Scottish fans might want to skip the comments section on that one. The wider conversation among the Tartan Army is holding breath for Sunday, with plenty of grim arithmetic about what Algeria and Austria could do to each other. Watch the discussion here.