Brazil topped Group C with a dominant 3-0 win over Scotland in Miami, inspired by a standout performance from Vinicius Junior.
The five-time world champions made a fast start and took the lead after just seven minutes. Scotland defender Scott McKenna misplaced a pass, allowing Rayan to intercept before setting up Vinicius Junior, who calmly rounded goalkeeper Angus Gunn and finished into an empty net.
Brazil dominated possession and chances throughout the first half. Vinicius thought he had scored a second goal midway through the opening period, but the effort was ruled out for a foul in the build-up. The Real Madrid star eventually doubled Brazil’s lead before half-time when he headed home a precise cross from Bruno Guimaraes at the far post.
Scotland struggled to create opportunities and did not register a shot on target until the second half when Scott McTominay headed straight at Alisson Becker.
Brazil continued to control the match after the break, with Gunn producing several important saves to keep the score down. However, he could do little when Matheus Cunha rounded him and scored his third goal of the tournament to make it 3-0.
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Scotland pushed forward in search of a goal that might help their qualification hopes, but Alisson denied McTominay with an excellent save. Brazil comfortably saw out the match, while Neymar also made his first international appearance in three years from the bench.
The victory ensured Brazil finished top of Group C and maintained their pursuit of a first World Cup title since 2002.