Uzbeks to beat DR Congo? The reality of Scotland's qualification mental gymnastics (opens original article in a new tab)

Scotland's World Cup qualification prospects hinge on intricate match outcomes and results from other groups, with a win against Brazil offering the best chance to advance.

• Scotland's World Cup qualification depends on complex results and potential outcomes from other matches
• A win against Brazil would secure second place in the group, while a loss could jeopardize their chances
• Scotland's path to the last 32 involves multiple permutations based on other group results
• The team's position in the tournament depends on other teams' performances and goal differences