Why Scotland can't play for draw or narrow defeat against Brazil

Why Scotland can't play for draw or narrow defeat against BrazilImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Captain Andy Robertson will lead Scotland out against Brazil on WednesdayByThomas DuncanBBC Sport ScotlandPublished2 minutes agoScotland v BrazilFifa World Cup24/06/2026 at 23:00 BSTMiami StadiumWatch on iPlayerLive on BBC One and iPlayer, BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio 5 Live. Follow live text updates on BBC Sport app and website.When Scotland take on the famous yellow shirts of Brazil in Miami, they will know a draw is enough to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup.Even a narrow loss may well see them through to the last 32 as one of eight best third-place sides.Scotland fans' new obsession is the table of third-placed teams in the World Cup as everyone tries to work out what exactly would take the national side through for the first time ever.Head coach Steve Clarke and the players will be asked about their approach given that context, but how easy is it to play simply not to lose?How sweltering Scotland can handle World Cup heatPublished22 hours agoDoes it matter if Scotland lose and still make history?Published1 day agoThe psychology of playing for drawYou can probably scrape through the history of football and struggle to find any coach or player say they will go out to aim for anything but a win.Those involved with Scotland will do the same in their pre-match media this week - and you can bet your house on it being true. But, with all the noise and talk outside the camp, might there be a subconscious effect?As former Scotland player and manager Craig Levein told BBC Scotland: "I don't believe Steve will be playing for a draw because there's a dangerous element to that. "Because you're in a mode where if you do lose a goal then getting shifted out of that mind space is difficult. I've been in that situation on a number of occasions. To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not...