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What's at stake?
The Brazil national football team may qualify in an unprecedented way for the 2026 World Cup knockout stage. The Brazilian team is leading Group C and depends on a win over Scotland this Wednesday (24) to advance to the next stage in first place.
Brazil's classifications in World Cups
The Brazilian team is accustomed to qualifying in first place in the group. In 2010, in South Africa, Brazil finished second in Group G, behind Portugal, with two wins and a draw in the campaign.
New regulation helps third-placed teams
This year, in addition to the top two teams in each group, the eight best third-placed teams also guarantee a spot in the knockout stage. The new format expands the possibilities for qualification, but also makes the competition more balanced.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-20 | Haiti | 3-0 |
| 2026-06-24 | Scotland | - |
Third-placed teams in the knockout stage are not new
Although it's a novelty this year, the format has been used by FIFA in other World Cup editions. In the 1986, 1990, and 1994 World Cups, the tournament had 24 teams divided into 6 groups.
The Brazil national football team may qualify for the 2026 World Cup knockout stage even if they lose to Scotland. The team's next match is against Scotland, this Wednesday (24), away from home.
