Scotland vs Brazil World Cup 2026: Kickoff Time, TV Channel, and Streaming Info
The upcoming match between Scotland and Brazil is one of the most anticipated fixtures in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. It pits a nation with deep World Cup history against a team returning after more than 20 years away from the tournament.
Brazil enters ranked sixth globally, while Scotland holds the 43rd spot. Scotland’s last World Cup appearance was in 1998, where they were eliminated in the group stage alongside Brazil, Norway, and Morocco.
Brazil has appeared in every World Cup and boasts five titles, the highest by any country. Their most recent win was in 2002. After a tough penalty shootout loss to Croatia in the 2022 quarterfinals, they are aiming to reclaim glory.
The Brazilian squad features stars like Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, PSG’s Marquinhos, and experienced midfielder Casemiro. Scotland’s hopes rest on players like Napoli’s Scott McTominay and Tottenham’s Andy Robertson as they seek to advance past the group stage for the first time.
Match Date and Kickoff Times
The game will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, kicking off on Wednesday, June 24, at 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Eastern Time: 6 p.m.
- Central Time: 5 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 4 p.m.
- Pacific Time: 3 p.m.
Where to Watch and Stream Scotland vs Brazil
In the United States, Fox holds the broadcast rights for the match. Fans can watch on Fox or stream through platforms such as fubo, Fox One, or the Fox Sports app and website.
New users can access a free trial on fubo, which offers over 100 channels including live sports and TV without cable fees (taxes and fees may apply).
Other Matches on June 24 and 25
Here is the schedule of World Cup games around the same dates (all times Eastern):
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 through July 19, hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This marks the first time the men’s World Cup is spread over three nations.
Matches take place in 16 cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
The tournament features an expanded field of 48 teams, up from 32 in previous years. This growth means more matches and knockout rounds than ever before. Some of the qualified teams include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the USA, and Scotland.
There will be 104 games total, covering group stages through the final.
Watching the World Cup in the US
English-language broadcasts will primarily air on FOX and FS1, both accessible via fubo streaming. Spanish-language fans can watch on Telemundo and Universo, streamed on DIRECTV and Peacock.
Final Match Details
The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the stadium shared by New York and New Jersey, known in FIFA's terms as MetLife Stadium.
Kickoff times vary depending on location and stage, so viewers should check local schedules closely.
The United States automatically qualifies as a host nation, along with Canada and Mexico.
