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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Michael Jones

The three World Cup results Scotland need to qualify for knockout stages

Scotland‘s World Cup hopes are on the brink after finishing third in Group C following a 3-0 defeat to Brazil - and their fate is out of their hands with only the most improbable set of results on the final day of group stage games sending them through.

Steve Clarke’s side defeated Haiti in their opening match before a slim 1-0 loss to Morocco. A dispiriting defeat to Brazil left them with just three points and a goal difference of -3, as well as an agonising wait to determine if they’ll make it into the knockout rounds.

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