What happened: Steve Clarke confirmed that Aaron Hickey will miss Scotland's World Cup Group C match against Brazil in Miami, with the rest of the squad available. Clarke spoke on the eve of the fixture, touching on his tactical approach and how the team would handle any weather stoppage. He stressed Scotland would need to stay disciplined and avoid leaving themselves exposed to the counter.

Why it matters: Hickey's absence thins Scotland's options just as they face an attacking Brazil side under Carlo Ancelotti in a match that will shape the group. Clarke also pointed toward the stakes beyond it, noting a possible last-32 tie against Mexico in Mexico City should Scotland advance.

What to watch: Watch for Clarke's formation choice against Brazil and whether storms trigger a lightning delay, after Monday's France-Iraq match was disrupted by weather in the same conditions.