World Cup – Vinicius scores twice as Brazil defeats Scotland 3-0 to advance to the Round of 32

The third round of Group C matches in the 2026 World Cup saw Brazil defeat Scotland 3-0 at Hard Rock Stadium, thanks to goals from Vinicius and Cunha .

Six minutes into the match , Brazil created an attacking opportunity when Casemiro, outside the penalty area, received a pass from Vinicius and unleashed a long-range shot, but it was blocked by an opposing player . In the 7th minute, Rayan won possession and passed the ball to Vinicius, who followed up and slotted it home from inside the penalty area, giving Brazil a dream start of 1-0 .

In the 11th minute, Cunha orchestrated an attack, and Guimarães received the ball at the edge of the penalty area before unleashing a long-range shot, which was cleared by an opposing player. In the 20th minute, Vinicius received a pass from Layan in the penalty area and curled a shot wide.

In the 22nd minute, Vinicius Jr. gained possession and scored with a low shot, but after VAR intervention, it was determined that Vinicius Jr. had fouled Scottish defender Jack Hendry when he intercepted the ball, so the goal was disallowed. In the 33rd minute, Scotland attempted a counter-attack, and Louis Ferguson's shot was cleared.

In the 38th minute, Guimarães made a diagonal pass, and Rayán followed up with a long-range shot, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 45th minute, Vinicius passed the ball back from the penalty area, and Cunha's shot was cleared by Louis Ferguson.

In the first half stoppage time, Guimarães delivered a cross from the right wing, and Vinicius Jr. headed the ball into the net, helping Brazil maintain their 2-0 lead over Scotland .

In the 49th minute of the second half, Kieran Tierney chipped a pass into the penalty area, and McTominay headed the ball towards goal, but it was caught by Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson. In the 51st minute, Paqueta played a through ball, and Vinicius Jr. received the pass and fired a low shot while dealing with the defense, but it was cleared by Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn.

In the 54th minute, Paqueta played another through ball, and Vinicius Jr. received the ball and took a long-range shot, but the ball was caught by Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn. In the 60th minute, Casemiro played a through ball, and Vinicius Jr. received a pass from Guimarães and scored with a low shot, helping Brazil extend their lead to 3-0 .

In the 64th minute, Scotland won a free kick. Louis Ferguson took the shot directly, but it was saved by Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson. In the 72nd minute, Kieran Tierney crossed from the left, and McTominay shot from the penalty area, but the ball went over the post.

In the 76th minute, Brazil substituted Neymar for Cunha, marking Neymar's return to the pitch for Brazil after 981 days. In the 79th minute, Vinicius received a pass from Neymar or attempted a shot, but it was saved by Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn.

In the 86th minute, Neymar delivered a cross, and Gabriel's shot from the penalty area was blocked. In the 89th minute, McGinn chipped a pass, and Larston took a shot, but it was saved by Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson.

Brazil ultimately defeated Scotland 3-0 and advanced to the round of 32 as the top team in their group.

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