Scotland’s Tartan Army flooded Miami’s streets, echoing the cheers that once lit Boston during a Marlins game. The crowd streamed past the home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, turning the venue into a makeshift fan zone. Andy Robertson praised the city’s embrace, saying the fans had “fallen in love” with the squad.

Scotland entered the group with a 1‑0 win over Haiti, their first World Cup victory since 1990, but a 1‑0 loss to Morocco left them third in Group C with three points. A draw or narrow defeat against Brazil will force them into the knockout stage for the first time in eight previous exits.

Coach Steve Clarke, a long‑time admirer of Brazil’s 1970 side, urged his side to focus on the match itself rather than the opposition’s legacy. Robertson warned that Brazil’s squad, featuring Neymar, Vinícius Júnior, Endrick, and Gabriel Martinelli, offers “quality on every possession.” A win would mark Scotland’s first knockout appearance in 28 years.

The match will take place under the bright lights of the Dolphins’ stadium, where the Tartan Army’s energy could sway the game’s tempo. With a single point on the line, Scotland’s performance could rewrite its World Cup narrative, turning a historic underdog story into a tangible achievement for the nation.