Scotland face a very nervous wait to see if their World Cup hopes end or extend after losing to Brazil in their third group game.
Another poor start from Steve Clarke’s men saw Brazil take an early lead on the way to a routine 3-0 win.
Scotland had hoped for a narrow loss as they vie with the 11 other third-placed teams to sneak into the knockout stages – with the top eight advancing to the round of 32..
But a three-goal defeat means their hopes are hanging by a thread.
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