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Ancelotti Says Brazil Ready for Difficult World Cup Match Against Scotland
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti warned that his side faces a challenging encounter with Scotland in the final Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game kicks off at 11 p.m. in Miami, with Neymar available after returning to training.
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Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said his team is prepared for a difficult match against Scotland in the final game of Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The sides meet at 11 p.m. in Miami, GB News reported.
Ancelotti stated that easy games at the World Cup ended long ago. He added that Scotland possesses quality, fights hard and remains well organized. The Italian coach singled out experienced players including Scott McTominay, who won the league with Napoli in his first season in Italy, and John McGinn, who scored the winning goal against Haiti.
Brazil and Scotland have met four times previously in World Cup finals, in 1974, 1982, 1990 and 1998. Ancelotti confirmed Neymar Jr trained well during the week and is fit to play either half or the full 90 minutes. Raphinha will miss the match after sustaining a hamstring injury in Brazil's win over Haiti.
Scotland listed Scott McKenna, Kieran Tierney and Aaron Hickey as injury doubts. Lewis Ferguson is expected to start in the holding midfield role. Morocco faces Haiti at the same time in Atlanta, a result that will help decide Scotland's final group position.
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