Does Rayan play today? Where to watch Scotland vs Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Rayan appears as one of Carlo Ancelotti’s bets for the Brazilian attack in the duel against Scotland. The young striker, who has been receiving opportunities in the 2026 World Cup, should play important minutes this Wednesday (24), at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami, in the last round of Group C.
With four points won, a draw with Morocco and a 3-0 victory over Haiti, the team needs a good result to guarantee first place. Rayan, with speed, skill and finishing ability, represents the renewal that Ancelotti wants to see on the field alongside experienced names like Vinicius Jr and Matheus Cunha.
The Italian coach has praised the young man’s quick adaptation to the tactical scheme, which could open up space for him to shine in a decisive game.
Rayan takes center stage in Ancelotti’s strategy against Scotland
The team’s assembly must value mobility in attack. The likely lineup includes Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães and Lucas Paquetá; Rayan, Vinicius Jr and Matheus Cunha. The plan is to use Rayan’s runs to create imbalances in the Scottish defense, which tends to be compact.
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Scotland arrives with three points and is looking to rank among the best third-place teams. Steve Clarke should maintain the 4-3-3 formation with Gunn in goal and McTominay in the middle, but the British team struggles against fast young players like Rayan.
What the game represents for the new Brazilian generation
In addition to leading Group C, the clash serves as an opportunity for Rayan to accumulate World Cup experience. His performance could influence Ancelotti’s choices for the knockout stage. The Hard Rock Stadium, with a Brazilian presence, should push the Seleção in search of victory.
Where to watch live
The match starts at 7pm (Brasília time) and will be broadcast on TV Globo, SporTV, Premiere, ge, CazéTV, SBT and Disney+.
