Scotland's clash with Brazil in Miami on Wednesday could be disrupted by thunderstorms, with the France-Iraq group-stage match on Monday delayed for over two hours due to lightning. Clarke confirmed his squad has prepared tactics to manage disruptions, noting: 'They're always doing it off the last lightning strike. You've got to wait 30 minutes off the last lightning strike, so that can just roll on and roll on.'
Clarke confirmed full-back Aaron Hickey will not recover in time for the fixture, limiting defensive options in a match where a draw would guarantee Scotland's first knockout-stage appearance at a major tournament.
Clarke acknowledged Brazil's threat: 'For me, as a coach, to be involved in a World Cup match against Brazil, one of the most iconic teams in the world—they have shown in the matches so far in this tournament that they are a big threat.'
Weather delays could disrupt match rhythm and fatigue players late in matches, affecting second-half performance and in-play betting dynamics.
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