Scotland vs Brazil World Cup 2026: Kickoff Time, TV, and Streaming Info
The upcoming World Cup group stage match between Scotland and Brazil sets the stage for a historic showdown. Brazil, ranked sixth worldwide, brings its unmatched legacy as the only team to appear in every World Cup. Scotland, ranked 43rd, hasn't been in the tournament since 1998, when they were knocked out in the group phase alongside Brazil, Norway, and Morocco.
Brazil holds five World Cup titles but has not won since 2002. Their last outing ended in a penalty shootout loss to Croatia in the 2022 quarterfinals. The squad boasts stars like Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, PSG's Marquinhos, and veteran Casemiro, all aiming to reclaim the trophy.
Scotland depends on leaders like Napoli's Scott McTominay and Tottenham's Andy Robertson, hoping to reach the knockout stages for the first time ever.
Match Details: Date and Kickoff Times
The game kicks off on Wednesday, June 24, at 6 p.m. Eastern Time at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. Here's how the start time converts across U.S. time zones:
Where to Watch Scotland vs. Brazil
The match will air on Fox in the United States. For those preferring streaming, options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users can sign up for a free trial on fubo, which offers access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 live channels without cable.
Other Matches on June 24 and 25
All times are Eastern.
- June 24Switzerland vs. Canada (3 p.m.)Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Qatar (3 p.m.)Morocco vs. Haiti (6 p.m.)Czechia vs. Mexico (9 p.m.)South Africa vs. South Korea (9 p.m.)
- June 25Ecuador vs. Germany (4 p.m.)Curacao vs. Ivory Coast (4 p.m.)Tunisia vs. Netherlands (7 p.m.)Japan vs. Sweden (7 p.m.)Turkey vs. USA (10 p.m.)Paraguay vs. Australia (10 p.m.)
Overview of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with matches hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This marks the first men's World Cup held in three countries simultaneously.
Host Cities
There are 16 host cities spread throughout North America:
- United States: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle
- Canada: Toronto, Vancouver
- Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey
Teams and Format
The tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32, resulting in 104 matches total. This includes group stages, knockout rounds, and the final.
The participating nations cover a broad range of football powers and emerging teams, including Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Scotland, United States, and many others.
Broadcast and Streaming
In the United States, English-language broadcasts will be on FOX and FS1, both accessible via fubo for those without cable. Spanish-language coverage appears on Telemundo and Universo, streamable on Peacock and DIRECTV.
Final Match
The championship game is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, also called New York-New Jersey Stadium for FIFA purposes.
U.S. Participation
The United States qualifies automatically as one of the host nations, along with Canada and Mexico.
