World Cup 2026: Vinicius Junior scores twice as Brazil beat Scotland to reach last 32

Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 in a World Cup 2026 group stage match, securing their spot in the last 32. Vinicius Junior scored twice, while Scotland now faces a precarious wait to see if they qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the tournament bracket and highlights the high-stakes nature of the World Cup group stage for participating nations.
Vinicius Junior made it four goals in three games at the World Cup as Brazil cruised to a 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, sealing progress to the last 32 as Group C winners and leaving their opponents in danger of another first-round exit.
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