‘s hopes are on the brink after ending third in Group C following a 3-0 defeat to – and their destiny is out of their arms.
Steve Clarke’s aspect defeated Haiti of their opening match earlier than a slim 1-0 loss to Morocco. A and a purpose distinction of -3, in addition to an agonising wait to find out in the event that they’ll make it into the knockout rounds.
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From 12 teams solely the perfect eight third positioned finishers will progress that means Scotland want 4 groups to complete third with fewer than three factors or a worse purpose distinction than them (-3) to qualify.
The Scots might not know their destiny till the ultimate group stage matches have been performed that means a wait till Sunday and the conclusion of Group J’s fixtures. South Africa’s victory over South Korea in Group A is already a big blow.
How can Scotland qualify for the knockout rounds?
Following their defeat to Brazil, Scotland’s progress to the subsequent stage of the event – which might put them within the knockout rounds for the very first time – is out of their arms.
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Over the subsequent few day, sure outcomes might want to fall of their favour to ensure that them to ebook a spot within the last-32, however what situations from every group will hand the Scots a spot within the subsequent stage of the competitors?
Right here is how the third-placed sides at present stand:
Thursday 25 June
Fixtures
Curacao vs Ivory Coast (Group E) – 9pm BST
Ecuador vs Germany (Group E) – 9pm BST
Japan vs Sweden (Group F) – 12am BST
Tunisia vs Netherlands (Group F) – 12am BST
Paraguay vs Australia (Group D) – 3am BST
Turkey vs USA (Group D) – 3am BST
What Scotland want:
In Group E, Ecuador and Curacao have one level apiece and play Germany and Ivory Coast respectively. Failure to win would imply whoever finishes third would have a decrease whole than Scotland’s three factors. Scotland require wins for Germany and Ivory Coast.
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In Group F, the present third positioned crew, Sweden, have three factors and face Japan who’re second with 4. Japan must win that match and to such an extent that Sweden’s purpose distinction (at present 0) is worse than Scotland’s (-3). Sweden would nonetheless have the benefit on targets scored, although, so Scotland require a four-goal Japan victory.
In Group D, Australia and Paraguay are second and third however meet of their closing recreation. The losers of that match would finish the group with three factors, whereas a draw would go away either side on 4 and forward of Scotland. The Tartan Military subsequently want Australia to win by two targets.
Scott McKenna was caught in possession resulting in Brazil’s opening purpose (PA)
Friday 25 June
Fixtures
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Norway vs France (Group I) – 8pm BST
Senegal vs Iraq (Group I) – 8pm BST
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia (Group H) – 1am BST
Uruguay vs Spain (Group H) – 1am BST
Egypt vs Iran (Group G) – 4am BST
New Zealand vs Belgium (Group G) – 4am BST
What Scotland want
In Group I, a draw between Senegal and Iraq can be the perfect outcome. Iraq would wish to win 3-0 to qualify whereas for Senegal, even a one-goal win can be sufficient. Scotland require a draw between Senegal and Iraq, or a slim Iraq win.
In Group H, whereas at the least certainly one of Cape Verde or Saudi Arabia are assured to higher Scotland’s whole, a victory for Spain towards Uruguay would outcome within the third-placed crew solely ending on two factors. Scotland require a Spain win.
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Group G sees the essential match performed between Egypt v Iran. A win for Egypt means the crew ending third, both Iran or Belgium, can have fewer than Scotland’s three factors. Scotland require an Egypt win.
Saturday 26 June
Fixtures
Croatia vs Ghana (Group L) – 10pm BST
Panama vs England (Group L) – 10pm BST
Colombia vs Portugal (Group Okay) – 12.30am BST
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan (Group Okay) – 12.30am BST
Algeria vs Austria (Group J) – 3am BST
Jordan vs Argentina (Group J) – 3am BST
What Scotland want:
In Group J, Austria and Algeria sit second and third respectively and each have three factors. Algeria have the more serious purpose distinction heading into their assembly so Scotland want an Austria win, and by two targets.
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Group Okay sees DR Congo and Uzbekistan face off for third place. A draw can be excellent or a slim win for Uzbekistan who’ve a purpose distinction of -7. If DR Congo win they are going to end third with 4 factors. Scotland want DR Congo to fail to win.
Lastly, England might must do Scotland a favour in Group L. Ought to Croatia earn some extent or higher towards Ghana then the third-place finisher would have extra factors than Scotland. An enormous win for Ghana, and Panama not beating England, can be Scotland’s excellent situation.
Scotland followers now face a nervous wait to see if their aspect will qualify for the knockout rounds (Reuters)
Who will Scotland play within the knockout rounds in the event that they advance?
There are nonetheless loads of situations and outcomes which can affect Scotland’s route by way of the knockout rounds ought to they get there. However, having completed third in Group C, they’re set to face Group A winners Mexico within the last-32.
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If Steve Clarke’s males win that tie they may then face England within the spherical of 16, offering Thomas Tuchel’s males end prime of Group L after which defeat Algeria within the last-32. If the Scots defeat their outdated enemy, then a rematch towards Brazil may very well be on the playing cards in any other case they may face certainly one of Japan, Ivory Coast or Norway within the quarter-finals as issues stand.