Gabriel Magalhães Wins World Cup Group Stage

Gabriel Magalhães started for Brazil on Wednesday night, helping his team ease past Scotland 3-0 and top their World Cup group.

What happened?

Brazil showed no mercy to Scotland, with Gabriel Magalhães playing every minute of the tournament so far.

Gabriel Magalhães helped his team to their second clean sheet in a row, and Arsenal teammate Gabriel Martinelli came on for the final 24 minutes.

Why it matters for Gabriel Magalhães

With Morocco winning in the other game against Haiti, Brazil needed the win to top the group, and Gabriel Magalhães became one of five Arsenal internationals to secure progression to the knockouts.

In total, Arsenal have five internationals confirmed in the World Cup knockouts, with William Saliba of France and Martin Odegaard of Norway also guaranteed to progress.

What comes next?

As it stands, none of Arsenal’s 15 players have been eliminated, and several of the 10 whose fate is unconfirmed are in good positions to reach the next stage.

Spain and England are both extremely likely to progress, which would mean Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, David Raya, Eberechi Eze, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Noni Madueke all making the knockouts.

Only three players have genuine uncertainty around their progression, including Leandro Trossard and Piero Hincapie.

Ecuador and Piero Hincapie must win in their final game against Germany to advance, while a draw might be enough for Belgium and Leandro Trossard if Egypt beat Iran.

Gabriel Magalhães and his teammates will look to continue their strong performance in the World Cup knockouts.

The World Cup knockouts will feature several Arsenal players, including Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Martinelli, and William Saliba.

Gabriel Magalhães played a key role in Brazil's 3-0 win over Scotland, helping his team to a clean sheet and a spot in the World Cup knockouts.