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Tartan Army back at the World Cup after 28 years away.
Tartan Army Twenty-Eight Years On
Scotland have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, representing the UEFA confederation. Their presence at the tournament is a proud moment for their football nation and for the fans who have followed this journey through every qualifying match.
Scotland's first World Cup since France 1998 opens against Brazil in Group C, with Morocco and Caribbean side Haiti to follow. The Tartan Army has waited 28 years for this, and Steve Clarke's 3-4-2-1 has the defensive structure to make every match a hard 90 minutes for whoever is on the other side.
Liverpool captain Andy Robertson leads from left wing-back, while Napoli midfielders Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour cover ground in the middle. Aston Villa's John McGinn brings the goal threat from deep, and Bournemouth teenager Ben Doak is the wild-card pick to face the Brazilians. A point against Morocco or Haiti makes the Round-of-32 mathematics work.
Group C Draw
All 4 teams in Scotland's group. Top 2 advance automatically, plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
How the 2026 Group Stage Works
Scotland's 2026 Squad
Projected, official call-up to be confirmed
Likely first eleven
in a 3-4-2-1.
Editorial first XI based on qualifying form, club minutes, and Steve Clarke's recent selection. The official sheet is named one hour before kickoff.
- 1Angus Gunn
- 6Kieran Tierney
- 4Jack Hendry
- 5Grant Hanley
- 8Scott McTominay
- 18Billy Gilmour
- 7John McGinn
- 10Che Adams
All 24 players
Goalkeepers
3 playersDefenders
8 playersMidfielders
6 playersForwards
7 playersEditorial selection based on current first-team form. The final 26-player squad is at the head coach's discretion and is announced approximately one month before the tournament.
Scotland in UEFA
Europe (UEFA)
UEFA sends 16 teams to 2026, the most of any confederation. The European teams hold 16 of the 22 World Cups ever played.
Scotland competed against other UEFA nations through a multi-year qualifying campaign to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup. The expanded format of 48 teams gave more nations a path to the tournament than ever before.
No Ticket? Watch Scotland At a Fan Zone
Every Scotland group match is screened live on the giant screen at the FIFA Fan Fest in the host city. Free entry, no queue, just show up. Every other host city also screens every match, so wherever you are, you can join the crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Group C Opponents
The teams Scotland face in the group stage
