How can Scotland qualify for World Cup knockout rounds? (opens original article in a new tab)

Scotland's World Cup 2026 knockout round qualification depends on other group stage results after a 3-0 defeat to Brazil.

• Scotland finished third in Group C with a 3-0 loss to Brazil
• Qualification for knockout rounds depends on other third-placed teams' results
• Scotland needs four other third-placed teams to have fewer than three points or worse goal difference