The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Scotland at 1.03 — an implied 90% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Draw: closed 35.00 (3%)
• Nhật Bản: closed 12.00 (8%)
• Scotland: closed 1.03 (90%)

Half-time: Scotland 26 - 15 Nhật Bản.

Nhật Bản — recent form

• 2026-07-04Nhật Bản 27-10 Ý
• 2026-07-02Ý 41-18 Nhật Bản

Scotland — recent form

• 2026-07-04Argentina 38-47 Scotland