Scotland’s World Cup dreams and hopes of progressing to the last 32 are hanging by a thread after their heavy defeat to Brazil.
After finishing their group on three points behind both Brazil and Morocco, Scotland can only progress to the last 32 as one of the top eight third-place sides.
Prior to kick-off against Brazil, Scotland had been in second place in the third-place table.
But the three-goal defeat to Brazil saw Scotland plunge to sixth in the table and in severe danger of being knocked out altogether once the group stage is completed.
“I think we are going home,” conceded Scotland boss Steve Clarke.
“We have given ourselves a more difficult chance,” said captain John McGinn. “It’s unlikely now but we will see.”
A frustrated Andy Robertson added: “If you ask me now, I don’t think it is enough. Time will tell. The next couple of days will be horrible.”
Opta estimate Scotland’s hopes of progressing at just 43.5 per cent.
Who do the other third-place teams face?
There are still a lot of final group games to be played with six teams still sitting below Scotland. Here are who those teams have to play and the matches to keep an eye on…
- Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia
- New Zealand vs Belgium
- Czech Republic vs Mexico
- DR Congo vs Uzbekistan
- Ecuador vs Germany
- Senegal vs Iraq
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