Brazil is unbeaten against Scotland at the World Cup — four wins and one draw (in 1974) across their five previous meetings.

Scotland have faced South American opposition 8 times at the World Cup — W0 D2 L6.

Neymar has become just the fourth player to represent Brazil at four different World Cups.

Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) earned a standout match rating of 9 (2 goals).

Bruno Guimarães has become only the second Brazilian this century to record multiple assists in a single World Cup match, joining Kaká (2010).

Vini Jr.’s 4 goals in this World Cup tie the Brazilian group stage record held by Ronaldo, Neymar, and Jairzinho. He has driven 8 of Brazil's last 15 World Cup goals.

Scotland have lost a World Cup match by three or more goals for the first time since 1998.

Brazil have topped their first-round group in 11 consecutive World Cups, a streak running since 1982.

Brazil have won 63 of their 73 World Cup matches in which they scored first (W63 D7 L3).