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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Scotland eliminated from World Cup days after Brazil loss

  • Scotland have been eliminated from the World Cup following their 3-0 defeat to Brazil, which ultimately sealed their fate.
  • Their exit was confirmed after a series of unfavourable results in other group matches, notably Ghana's loss to Croatia.
  • On the pitch, Scotland's tournament was forgettable, with a 1-0 win over Haiti followed by 1-0 and 3-0 losses to Morocco and Brazil.
  • The team failed to offer enough threat in any of their three performances, leading to their early departure from the competition.
  • This continues Scotland's run of failing to progress beyond the group stages of a major tournament, despite the World Cup's expansion.

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