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Scotland must avoid passivity against Brazil to stay in World Cup race

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Scotland face Brazil in Miami, needing at least a draw to reach the knockout stage and a narrow loss could still see them qualify as one of eight third-place teams. Captain Andy Robertson leads the side, with the match kick‑off at 23:00 BST. Fans can follow live on TV, radio and the BBC Sport app.

Coach Steve Clarke is unlikely to adopt a defensive mindset; former manager Craig Levein warns that playing for a point is dangerous. The inclusion of winger Ben Gannon-Doak signals a shift toward more attacking intent, and Clarke expects his side to press high and capitalize on set‑pieces.

Scotland’s group games have shown a passive approach, recording 46% possession versus Haiti and 40% against Morocco, with only two shots on target so far. Midfielders Andy Halliday and Scott Allan stress urgent pressing and quicker ball recovery to deny Brazil time on the ball. Without a decisive shift, Scotland risk elimination despite the third‑place route.