Overview
- Matheus Cunha scored his third goal of the 2026 World Cup in Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday night, a result that confirmed the Seleção as Group C winners.
- Cunha played about 75 minutes before being substituted in the 76th minute and finished the match with five shots, a 92% pass completion rate, and several won duels and defensive actions.
- Brazilian outlets gave Cunha positive match ratings, with Veja praising his intelligence and GE Globo and ESPN Brasil highlighting his off-the-ball work and link-up play.
- The game featured a human-interest moment before kick-off when Cunha embraced Manchester United teammate Tyler Fletcher and saw on-field battles with former United man Scott McTominay.
- With Brazil through to the new Round of 32 they will face the runner-up from Group F—possible opponents include Japan, the Netherlands or Sweden—and Scotland finished third and must rely on other results to advance as one of the best third-placed teams.