GLASGOW, Scotland (Interstat) — Brazil, winners of three of their past four matches, meet Scotland on Wednesday in a World Cup qualifier that could tighten the South American side’s grip on a direct berth to the 2026 finals. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. local time at Hampden Park. The match is part of the global qualifying cycle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Brazil arrives having beaten Haiti 3-0 on June 19, a result that followed a 1-1 draw with Morocco on June 13. The five-time world champions have won three, drawn three and lost two of their eight most recent qualifiers, but the two losses came more than a year ago: a 1-0 defeat at Bolivia in September 2025 and a 4-1 loss at Argentina in March 2025. Since the setback in Buenos Aires, Brazil has gone unbeaten in four matches, with victories over Colombia and Paraguay and draws against Ecuador and Morocco. Scotland, by contrast, enters after a 1-0 loss to Morocco on June 19, the same day Brazil beat Haiti. The Scots had won their previous two qualifiers, beating Haiti 1-0 on June 13 and Belarus 2-0 in September 2025, and drew 0-0 with Denmark in September 2025. Scotland’s form over the past year has been inconsistent: in five qualifiers since September 2025, they have three wins, one draw and one loss. The two sides have met only once in the past decade, a 2011 friendly won 2-0 by Brazil. This will be Scotland’s first home match against Brazil since 2010. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for Brazil, reflecting the visitors’ deeper talent pool and recent results against higher-ranked opposition. Brazil’s attack, which has scored 16 goals in its eight qualifiers since November 2024, contrasts with Scotland’s defense, which has conceded only twice over its five most recent matches. Scotland will rely on its organized back line and counterattacking threats, while Brazil will look to control possession through its midfield. The match carries significant weight for both sides: Brazil aims to solidify its position in the South American qualifying standings, while Scotland seeks to stay in contention for a top-two spot in its European group. Wednesday’s weather forecast in Glasgow calls for partly cloudy skies and a high of 18 degrees Celsius (64 Fahrenheit). Refereeing assignments were not immediately available.