Former Scotland international Pat Nevin admits he is surprised by Steve Clarke's decision to step down as Scotland boss after being knocked out of the World Cup. News broke late on Saturday night in Charlotte and Miami that his seven-year tenure was over exactly a month after signing a contract extension.

Neymar has finally played in this World Cup, and Brazil has a superstar back in time for the knockout rounds. Neymar checked in during the 76th minute against Scotland on Wednesday, with the team leading 3-0 and well on its way to clinching a spot in the knockout stage that starts next week.

Join our writers for all the latest news from the tournament before the final group stage matches.   17:46 Belgium finished above Egypt on ​goal difference after they both ended with five points from three matches,

Scotland lost 3-0 to Brazil on Wednesday in their Group C matchup, and it could be because a group of fans weren’t in Miami as planned to cheer on the squad. Nine Scottish fans were instead at Kansas City’s Fan Festival on Wednesday and caught the eye of the KC2026 planning committee’s social media-team.

Vinícius Júnior scored two goals, Matheus Cunha also scored and five-time World Cup champion Brazil beat Scotland, advancing to the knockout stage as the Group C winner.