Scotland at World Cup 2026
Scotland return to the World Cup stage aiming to turn years of qualification progress into a genuine tournament statement. Watch every Scotland match live in HD & 4K with WatchWorldCup26.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scotland are in Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti. Their group-stage matches are scheduled for June 15, June 20, and June 25, 2026.
Steve Clarke leads Scotland into the 2026 World Cup. Since taking charge, he has transformed the national team into a disciplined, tactically coherent side that has re-established Scotland as a regular tournament contender.
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No. Scotland have qualified for the World Cup multiple times but have never advanced beyond the group stage. That makes the 2026 tournament especially significant, as this generation has a chance to achieve a historic first.
Scotland's core includes captain Andy Robertson, midfield leaders Scott McTominay and John McGinn, deep-lying playmaker Billy Gilmour, and versatile defender Kieran Tierney. Their balance of leadership, work rate, and tactical discipline gives Scotland a competitive edge.
Scotland face a difficult group, particularly with Brazil and Morocco present, but qualification is realistic if they start well against Haiti and take something from the Morocco match. Their compact shape, set-piece threat, and experienced leadership make them a dangerous opponent in tight tournament games.
| Year | Host | Result | Matches | W-D-L | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | France | Group Stage | 3 | 0-1-2 | 2:6 |
| 1990 | Italy | Group Stage | 3 | 1-0-2 | 2:3 |
| 1986 | Mexico | Group Stage | 3 | 0-1-2 | 1:3 |
| 1982 | Spain | Group Stage | 3 | 1-1-1 | 8:8 |
| 1978 | Argentina | Group Stage | 3 | 1-1-1 | 5:6 |
| 1974 | West Germany | Group Stage | 3 | 1-2-0 | 3:1 |
| 1958 | Sweden | Group Stage | 3 | 0-1-2 | 4:8 |
| 1954 | Switzerland | Group Stage | 2 | 0-0-2 | 0:8 |