Okay, losing is not what we want to be thinking about tomorrow (June 24) ahead of the Scotland vs Brazil World Cup game. However, playing against a country that won the World Cup not once, not twice, but six times cannot help but raise the question of what would happen to Scotland if we lose. And, thankfully, the answer might be much more positive than we thought!
If Scotland qualified for the World Cup knockouts, it would be for the very first time in history the Scottish National Team got to the next stage of the tournament. And, with a win against Haiti and a loss against Morocco, the team is currently standing in third place in Group C.
Morocco is playing Haiti at the same time as Scotland is playing Brazil tomorrow (June 24), so the group stage results will be finalised by June 25.
What would Scotland need to qualify for the knockouts in the World Cup?
Ideally, Scotland would win against Brazil and come in second place in the group stage, of course.
However, that is not the only way to get there: if Scotland draws with Brazil, that would still not put them in second place, as the top two teams of the group are guaranteed a spot in the next phase. Scotland coming third in the group stage could still get us through if we draw, as the eight best third-place teams will be granted a place in the knockouts.
While this depends on the results in other groups, a draw would give Scotland a strong fighting chance.
What would need to happen if Scotland loses to Brazil in the World Cup?
If Scotland loses to Brazil at the World Cup on Wednesday, June 24, there is still a fighting chance for the Scottish National Team. However, it will be out of their hands by then, and will depend on how well other teams do who come third in the group stage. Ultimately, the best eight countries that come third in their groups will go to the next round.
