There were yet more heads in hands at the Falkirk Fan Zone screening of the Scotland v Brazil match where defensive errors led to heart breaking and head scratching goals for that prolific poacher Vinicius Junior.
Falkirk Herald photographer Michael Gillen was once again there to capture the pre-match celebrations, the in-game drama and tension and the post-match astonishment Scotland were still in with a shout.
However, Scotland being Scotland, our hopes cling by one pinkie on the edge of precipice to becoming one of the eight best third place sides and – to prolong the agony towards possible ecstasy even further – we may have to wait until Sunday to find out if Steve Clarke’s squad will make history or not.

1. Falkirk Fan Zone Scotland v Brazil World Cup 2026
We are reliably informed this happy fan is none other that Paul McCartney Oliveira - yes that is his name so let it be - who comes from Rio de Janeiro and now bides in Falkirk Photo: Michael Gillen

2. Falkirk Fan Zone Scotland v Brazil World Cup 2026
Fans were shocked by what they watched and even more surprised Scotland were still in with a shout of qualifying Photo: Michael Gillen

3. Falkirk Fan Zone Scotland v Brazil World Cup 2026
Moral was still reasonably high at half time Photo: Michael Gillen

4. Falkirk Fan Zone Scotland v Brazil World Cup 2026
There was still a party atmosphere at half time and still hope aplenty Photo: Michael Gillen