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From Narey to Neymar: Brazil and Scotland meet again at World Cup
Key takeaways
- The Group C encounter in Miami will be the fifth meeting of the nations on the biggest stage, making it one of the most played fixtures in tournament history.
- Not the most played outright, because Brazil have faced Sweden seven times including in the 1958 final and in the 1994 semi-finals.
- There have also been seven meetings of Argentina and Germany or West Germany, three of which have come in finals.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize From David Narey’s toepoke to the opening game of France 98, World Cup clashes between Brazil and Scotland became a staple at the tournament towards the end of the last century and the teams renew acquaintances in a decisive final group game on Wednesday.
The Group C encounter in Miami will be the fifth meeting of the nations on the biggest stage, making it one of the most played fixtures in tournament history.
Not the most played outright, because Brazil have faced Sweden seven times including in the 1958 final and in the 1994 semi-finals.
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