In Pictures: Falkirk fan zone faithful watch Scotland go 3-0 down to Brazil but not out

Only Scotland could get thumped 3 – 0 by an opportunistic Brazil team and still be in with a shout of qualifying for the next round of World Cup 2026.

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.