🏴 Scotland
Group C
- Coach
- Steve Clarke
- World Cup appearances
- 9
- Best result
- Group stage (never advanced past group stage)
- FIFA ranking
- #39
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in men's international football. They are the joint oldest national team in the world, having played the first international match in 1872. Scotland have qualified for the FIFA World Cup nine times but never progressed beyond the group stage. Known for their passionate fan base and resilient playing style, recent form shows tactical discipline under head coach Steve Clarke. Key strengths include a solid defensive structure and set-piece threat. The 2026 squad features veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon (43), returning striker Ross Stewart, and teenage talent Findlay Curtis.
Matches
News
Hakimi Included in Morocco's 2026 World Cup Squad Despite Injury Risk
Morocco names injured PSG star Achraf Hakimi in its 2026 World Cup squad. Manager Regragui takes a calculated risk on his captain's fitness for the tournament.
Manuel Neuer Reverses Retirement to Lead Germany at 2026 World Cup
At 40, Manuel Neuer has reversed his international retirement and been named Germany's undisputed number one for the 2026 World Cup by manager Julian Nagelsmann.
Unsold Scotland World Cup Tickets Hit Resale Sites as FIFA Faces Scrutiny
Just over a week before Scotland's 2026 World Cup opener against Haiti, dozens of tickets are being sold on resale sites like StubHub at a fraction of face value, sparking accusations of mismanagement and fan anger.
World Cup 2026 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Venues, and Group Stage Draw Analysis
The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams with 104 matches across the US, Canada, and Mexico. England faces Croatia, Ghana, and Panama; Scotland takes on Brazil, Haiti, and Morocco in a historic tournament.
Gordon Oldest at World Cup, But Gunn Gets Scotland No 1 as Veterans Abound
Craig Gordon will become the oldest World Cup player at 43, but Scotland's No 1 jersey goes to Angus Gunn, highlighting the balance between experience and form.
World Cup 2026 Injury Blow: Gilmour and Lopez Break Silence on Shattered Dreams
Scotland's Billy Gilmour breaks silence after a knee injury forces him out of the 2026 World Cup, replaced by Manchester United's Tyler Fletcher.
Billy Gilmour’s World Cup Dream Over: Scotland Star Out with Knee Injury
Billy Gilmour is ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury. The Scotland midfielder describes the mental toll of missing a dream tournament, urging fans to support the team.
Scotland Calls Up Man United Teen Tyler Fletcher for World Cup
Scotland coach Steve Clarke has called up 19-year-old Manchester United midfielder Tyler Fletcher as a last-minute injury replacement for the 2026 World Cup, after Billy Gilmour suffered a knee injury. Fletcher, with less than 20 minutes of Premier League play this season, leapfrogged more experienced standby players.
Tyler Fletcher Joins Scotland World Cup Squad After Gilmour Injury
Billy Gilmour's knee injury rules him out of the 2026 World Cup. 19-year-old Tyler Fletcher, who debuted in the same match, replaces him in Steve Clarke's 26-man squad.
Scotland Call Up Man Utd Teen Tyler Fletcher to Replace Injured Gilmour for 2026 World Cup
Scotland's World Cup prep hit as Gilmour out with knee injury. Clarke calls up Man Utd teenager as replacement, mixing concern and opportunity.