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  1. Goodbyepublished at 16:01 BST

    Thanks for joining us for another day of World Cup coverage.

    Here's a recap on some of the topics we have looked at today:

    We'll be back tomorrow for even more football fun as we react to the final matches in Groups A, B and C.

    See you then!

  2. 'Our fans are best in world' - Robertsonpublished at 15:58 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00)

    We are close to wrapping up today's live page, but we have one last video to leave you with...

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    If Scotland win, will Miami run out of beer?

  3. A nation prepares...published at 15:55 BST

    Megan Bonar
    BBC Scotland News in Miami

    The OVO Hydro in Glasgow has been showing Scotland's matchesImage source, PA Media
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    The OVO Hydro in Glasgow has been showing Scotland's matches

    Back home in Scotland, you will be able to watch the game live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Kick-off in Miami Stadium is at 23:00 BST.

    A number of large music venues, like the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, will be showing the game on large screens.

    Scores of smaller venues - like tennis and rugby clubs - are also set to host watch parties.

    Extensions to licensing rules have been approved by nearly all Scottish councils, allowing pubs and clubs to stay open to show the games beyond normal closing times.

    The Scottish Beer and Pub Association has estimated that Scotland's group games could generate an additional £7m for pubs and bars.

  4. The fans are readypublished at 15:52 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST)

    It's fair to say that both nations have very passionate fans and they have certainly made their presence felt at the tournament so far.

    Plenty of joy and good vibes in the air which is what football is all about.

    Brazil fansImage source, Getty Images
    Scotland fansImage source, Getty Images
    BrazilImage source, Getty Images
    Scotland fansImage source, Getty Images
  5. Will John McGinn score another World Cup goal?published at 15:50 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST

    Selena Jackson

    Mark Ferrier taught John McGinn
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    Mark Ferrier taught John McGinn

    Mark Ferrier taught John McGinn in 2009 when he was a pupil at St Peter the Apostle High School in Clydebank.

    He says even then, John showed a lot of the qualities that we see on the pitch today.

    He says: “He was blessed with a great touch, vision, his passing, not giving the ball away. Of course that infamous roll that he does with his behind!”

    John was initially coached by his mum, who was also a teacher at the school. But Mark jokes that the teenager was probably relieved when he took over with the team:

    “Oh his mum Mary was really harsh, she’d tell you right away ‘Mark, that was rubbish’. But his mum was great, they have a great relationship.”

    On the chance of John replicating his winning goal against Haiti, Mark is optimistic: “I wouldn’t put it past him to bag another one before the World Cup’s finished.”

  6. World's oldest football to appear at Scotland Brazil matchpublished at 15:48 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST)

    Graeme Ogston
    Tayside and Central Reporter

    The football was discovered at Stirling Castle during renovation work in the 1970sImage source, STIRLING SMITH ART GALLERY & MUSEUM
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    The football was discovered at Stirling Castle during renovation work in the 1970s

    The world's oldest football has travelled from Stirling to Florida to make an appearance at Scotland's crunch World Cup match against Brazil.

    The ball, which is believed to date from between 1540 and 1570 was discovered in the 1970s, lodged in the rafters behind the Queen's Chamber at Stirling Castle.

    It will be displayed at the Coral Gables Museum in Florida until Saturday as well as being shown at the Scotland match tonight.

    The ball has been loaned to the museum by Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, where it is the prize exhibit in a collection of more than 40,000 items.

    Read more here.

  7. Mixed up in Miamipublished at 15:46 BST

    Tom English
    BBC Scotland's chief sports writer in Miami

    I bumped into a few Tartan Army foot soldiers in downtown Miami last night. Almost impossible not to. The boys were between boozers. We got talking about permutations, as you do. We had to laugh. Here we are in Miami about to watch Scotland playing Brazil but also obsessing and scratching our heads about how Bosnia get on against Qatar and how Curacao do against Ivory Coast. Surreal but brilliantly so. One of the lads said that it all starts to make sense only when he's "bevvied up."

  8. Postpublished at 15:44 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST)

    Scott Mullen
    BBC Sport Scotland at Miami Stadium

    Carlo Ancelotti kept everybody waiting last night.

    The Brazilian press conference was due to start at 1930 local time, which in itself is quite late.

    This eventually got knocked back to 2030, with it nearer 2100 before Ancelotti emerged.

    There was no player with him as is the norm, just the legend and about 200 journalists.

    He made reference to having a couple of issues, so Scotland fans will be hoping the Brazilians are feeling a bit travel weary.

    Carlo AncelottiImage source, Scott Mullen
  9. Ferguson's influencepublished at 15:41 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST)

    Lewis Ferguson leads all Scotland players at the 2026 World Cup for tackles made (8), interceptions (4) and duels won (20), while only Jack Hendry (120) has completed more passes than Ferguson (101).

    Lewis FergusonImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 15:37 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST)

    Amy Canavan
    BBC Sport Scotland in Miami

    For so many of us, we grew up on the story of the kilted lads lining up against the brilliant Brazilians, who were hand-in-hand in Paris.

    Everyone remembers Craig Brown's words, eh?

    Norway was fleetingly mentioned while Morocco was a no-go topic. Brazil is, was and always will be, the biggie.

    A real full-circle moment. Mon then, let's have it...

  11. 'We are on the brink of history'published at 15:35 BST

    Megan Bonar
    BBC Scotland News, Miami

    Stevie Parker (centre) says it will be a "historic day"
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    Stevie Parker (centre) says it will be a "historic day"

    At South Beach in Miami, Stevie Parker from Larbert told BBC Scotland News: "I think they will do it. It feels like we are on the brink of history.

    "I think this is the year we might just scrape over the line.

    "It'll be a historic day and the perfect end to a long arduous trip for the Tartan Army."

  12. Can Scotland learn from England issues?published at 15:29 BST

    Matt Jones
    BBC Sport journalist

    Declan Rice and Nico O'Reilly frustrated after England's 0-0 draw with GhanaImage source, Getty Images

    Possession but no end product. The frustration will linger for England after their 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday.

    The Three Lions had 78.8% possession in Boston, but were unable to find a breakthrough against their diligent opponent. It’s the most of the ball on record (from 1966) by any side in a World Cup match without managing to score.

    The outcome has been in keeping with a wider trend at the tournament so far though, with possession dominance not necessarily equating to a positive result.

    Of the 10 teams that have had the highest possession in a game at the World Cup, only two of them have won the match – Canada when they beat nine-man Qatar 6-0 and Algeria when they overcame Jordan 1-0.

    On six of the 10 occasions, the team with the most of the ball failed to score and aside from Canada, none of the sides scored more than once.

    It means the most extreme examples of teams playing in a low block have actually fared well at this World Cup.

    For sides like Scotland who are looking to earn a point in their final group game to qualify for the knockout stages, the numbers are food for thought.

    So while Lawrence Shankland may have boldly claimed the clash with Brazil is one Scotland are looking to win, perhaps there is a more pragmatic way for them to get what they need.

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  13. Get Involved- 'Going for it would be wild'published at 15:27 BST

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    We need a better attacking threat but the idea from some that we should "go for it" against Brazil is wild. Easiest way to bow out of the World Cup before a ball is even kicked tonight. Balance is key.

    Jay, Lanarkshire

  14. 'That sends a chill up my spine' - Archie Macphersonpublished at 15:23 BST

    Archie Macpherson

    Legendary Scottish football commentator and broadcaster Archie Macpherson tells Radio Scotland the pundits do not regard this Brazilian side as anywhere near the teams of the past.

    However he adds: “They’re beginning to score goals again.

    “That sends a chill up my spine.”

    “Steve Clarke’s team has given the impression that crossing over into the opponents half was a dereliction of duty,” he says.

    “The Tartan Army deserve better from the men in blue jerseys.”

  15. Opta supercomputer predicts Scotland's fatepublished at 15:19 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST)

    GraphicImage source, Opta

    Can Scotland finally escape the group stage, or will a familiar foe break Tartan Army hearts?

    Opta's supercomputer has told us whether Scotland have a chance to make history or not.

    Meeting in Miami for their fifth World Cup encounter, Scotland are already guaranteed to finish at least third in Group C.

    Just one more point would surely confirm progress to the World Cup’s knockout phase for the very first time- even a slim loss could prove enough.

    Scotland have never beaten South American opposition at the World Cup (D2 L6).

    Among those matches are four games against Brazil, who they first met in 1974.

    Though that encounter with the then-reigning champions ended goalless, Brazil have since won three times- 1982, 1990, and again in 1998.

    Brazil are the team Scotland have faced most without ever winning (P10 D2 L8).

    The Opta supercomputer’s 25,000 pre-match simulations established Brazil as clear favourites, with a 69.6% chance of success.

    Scotland only have a modest 12.2% chance of claiming victory, with the draw rated at 18.2%.

  16. get involved

    Get Involved- 'Fortune favours the brave'published at 15:16 BST

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    Just play football please lads. I'd rather see us go out in glorious defeat by attempting to play the game and giving it a go rather than by a pathetic, tepid and cautious washout. Fortune favours the brave -go for it!

    Murray, Glasgow

    Scotland should play 4-4-2, go for it. So if we get beat it will be by the better team. At least we didn't park the bus.

    Gerry, Dundee

  17. Super John McGinn and puppy powerpublished at 15:11 BST

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    'Off and running' - McGinn gives Scotland lead against Haiti

    Guide Dogs, external, the charity, has named a guide dog puppy “McGinn” in honour of Scotland midfielder John McGinn, whose iconic World Cup goal celebration has highlighted the experiences of children and young people living with sight loss.

    McGinn’s celebration was inspired by his nephew, who wears goggles while playing football because of his low vision.

    And the 31-year-old does not want any kids in Scotland - or indeed anywhere - to be put off being themselves, hence his iconic celebration.

    After scoring Scotland’s winner against Haiti, the gesture has resonated with supporters around the world and sparked conversations about inclusion in sport.

    Ahead of Scotland’s final FIFA World Cup group-stage match against Brazil on Wednesday 24 June, Guide Dogs revealed that a yellow Labrador x Golden Retriever puppy has been given the name “McGinn”.

    puppyImage source, bbc
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    McGinn is the new star for Guide Dogs

  18. Get Involved- 'Gannon-Doak has to start.'published at 15:06 BST

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    Gannon-Doak has to start tonight, he made a considerable difference when he came on against Morocco, takes players on and will get the ball into the box. We cannot rest on our laurels and sit back for 90 minutes against Brazil, got to get in to them.

    Grant Salisbury, Edinburgh

    Ben Gannon-Doak in action for ScotlandImage source, Getty Images
  19. Postpublished at 15:00 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00)

    Amy Canavan
    BBC Sport Scotland in Miami

    When in Rome...

    Scotland fanImage source, PA Media
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    If ye cannae beat em, join em...

  20. Have we met before?published at 14:56 BST

    Scotland v Brazil (23:00 BST)

    • Brazil are the team Scotland have faced most in international football without ever winning (P10 D2 L8).
    • Conversely, Brazil’s 10 games against Scotland is the joint-most they’ve played a nation without ever losing, along with Austria (W7 D3).
    • Scotland and Brazil’s first World Cup encounter was in 1974, ending in a goalless draw. Since then, Brazil have won their last three matches against Scotland at the tournament (4-1 in 1982, 1-0 in 1990 and 2-1 in 1998).
    BrazilImage source, Getty Images