Scotland vs. Brazil squad comparison: Market values and most expensive players

Scotland and Brazil face off in their final World Cup 2026 Group C match in Miami on Wednesday night, with both teams pushing to progress to the knockouts.

Brazil occupy top spot over Morocco by virtue of their better goal difference, with both teams tied on four points.

Scotland are in third on three points and with Haiti's elimination, they are guaranteed to finish at least third come the final round of group games.

The eight best third-placed teams also progress to the knockouts alongside the top two sides from each group, so both Scotland and Brazil have realistic chances of making it into the last 32 heading into this clash.

How do their squads compare? Who are the most and least valuable players from each squad? We will answer those questions below!

Scotland vs. Brazil squad value comparison

*all values from Transfermarkt

Scotland's total squad value is €170.25m at the time of writing, ranking them 29th in terms of all World Cup 2026 squads.

In comparison, Brazil's total squad value is €928.20m, more than five times the Scots', ranking them in sixth.

Scotland vs. Brazil most valuable players

Scotland's three most valuable squad players are Scott McTominay (€40.00m), Aaron Hickey (€16.00m) and Ben Gannon-Doak (€15.00m).

All three of them have failed to record a goal or assist in the World Cup so far, although they have only played two games.

Brazil's three most valuable squad players are Vinicius Jr (€140.00m), who is valued almost double Scotland's three most valuable players combined!

Both Gabriel and Matheus Cunha are Brazil's next most valuable players at €75.00m each.

In terms of the World Cup so far, Vinicius Jr and Cunha have two goals each with the former also recording an assist, while Gabriel managed a clean sheet in Brazil's 3-0 win against Haiti.

Scotland vs. Brazil least valuable players

Scotland's three least valuable squad players are Craig Gordon (€50k), Grant Hanley (€200k) and Kenny McLean (€400k).

Hanley has started both World Cup games so far, while McLean has come off the bench twice.

Brazil's three least valuable squad players are Weverton (€700k), Alex Sandro (€1.00m) and Danilo (€2.00m).

Danilo has started one game and come off the bench in the other, while the other two are yet to make an appearance.

Scotland vs. Brazil: Transfer records

Scotland's most expensive player of all time is McTominay, who transferred from Manchester United to Napoli for €30.50m in 2024/25.

Brazil's most expensive player of all time is also the record transfer for any player to date.

Indeed, Neymar made history in 2017/18 by transferring from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for €222.00m.