Who is the referee for Scotland vs Brazil?

John McGinn holding a Scotland flag and wearing a shirt that says 'We'll be coming'. Photo by Rob Casey/SNS Group via Getty Images) — Scotland vs Brazil will be a great watch, and the referee appointed has an interesting history. (Image credit: Getty Images)

Scotland vs Brazil will kick off this evening at 11pm British time, with the game being played at the Miami Stadium.

Current standings in Group C leave it all to play for, with Scotland able to top the table should they prevail over Brazil, and should Haiti spring an upset vs Morocco.

The Tartan Army, who celebrated their first World Cup win in 36 years in their opener vs Haiti, will be out in full force this evening - but who is the referee?

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Who is the referee for Scotland vs Brazil in Group C at the 2026 World Cup?

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 21: Referee Cesar Arturo Ramos looks on during the 12th round match between Pumas UNAM and America as part of the Torneo Clausura 2026 Liga MX at Estadio Olimpico Universitario on March 21, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) — Cesar Ramos is the man in the middle for this one (Image credit: Getty Images)

The Group C table currently sees Brazil in first position on four points, due to goal difference, with Morocco in second, and the Scotsmen taking third position with three points.

For tonight's deciding clash, Mexican referee Cesar Ramos will oversee Scotland vs Brazil.

Joining Ramos as his assistant referees are fellow countrymen Alberto Morin and Marco Bisguerra.

Norway's Espen Eskas will serve as the fourth official, while those tasked with VAR duties are yet to be revealed.

The Tartan Army might be intrigued by Ramos' history, having officiated both Brazil and Morocco at previous World Cups.

In the former's opener of the 2018 edition, Brazil launched a complaint against the Mexican for a foul he did not give in the build-up to a goal from their opposition.

Similarly, while refereeing Morocco vs France in the 2022 tournament's semi-final, another complaint was lodged.

Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi of Morocco celebrate after the team's victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Morocco and Spain. — Morocco's World Cup 2022 run was historic, but the team believed Ramos played a role in their semi-final exit. (Image credit: Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

On that occasion, Morocco alleged that Ramos had failed to award what they believed were clear penalties, leading to the complaint.

This will be Ramos' sixth match as referee on the World Cup stage, averaging two bookings per game.

The Mexican has refereed 144 matches in Liga MX, Apertura, averaging five bookings per game in the Mexican professional league.

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