Scotland HubScotland national football team striker Lawrence Shankland is desperate for a chance to score against Brazil at the World Cup.
What happened?
The new Rangers frontman was left out of Steve Clarke's line-up for the 1-0 defeat to Morocco on Friday night. Shankland had started the opening Group C win over Haiti but was starved of service in front of goal.
Why it matters for Scotland national football team
The Scots have struggled to create gilt-edged chances at the tournament so far. Shankland is their most natural finisher and believes if an opportunity comes his way against Carlo Ancelotti's side, he can take it.
What comes next?
The Scotland national football team will face Bolivia away on 2026-06-06. Shankland grew up watching Brazil's Samba stars light up the World Cup and is aware of their history in the tournament.
| Last Result | Date |
|---|---|
| Scotland 4-1 Curaçao | 2026-05-30 |
Shankland knows how big a task Scotland face as they fight to progress to the next stage for the first time ever. He said: 'It's massive. It will be a tough challenge and they are a quality side. We will need to be at our best to get something out of it.'
