Scotland

FIFA #39 Group C UEFA SCO

Background

Scotland have reached eight World Cups but never advanced past the group stage, the worst knockout-round record of any nation with that many appearances. Their qualification for 2026 ends a 28-year absence dating back to France 1998 and Craig Brown's side.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Group stage

Head coach

Steve Clarke

Path forward · Group C

Group opponents:

Brazil (#5) Morocco (#14) Haiti (#87)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Group stage knockout shot

Based on FIFA ranking #39. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

Follow Scotland to Boston

First fixture: Haiti vs Scotland · 2026-06-14 · 01:00 UTC

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Scotland Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group C

Haiti

Scotland

Jun 14 · 01:00 UTCGillette StadiumBoston

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group C

Scotland

Morocco

Jun 19 · 22:00 UTCGillette StadiumBoston

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group C

Scotland

Brazil

Jun 24 · 22:00 UTCHard Rock StadiumMiami