Scotland compete in Group Three of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Qualification: Scotland surprised everyone by topping their European qualifying group, with a thrilling final-round win over Denmark (4–2) the highlight. They return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, and for the ninth time in their history.
Coach: Steve Clarke (62) has been in charge since 2019 and is the primary architect of Scotland's revival. This will be his third major tournament at the helm — an achievement none of his predecessors managed.
Star player: Midfielder Scott McTominay (29) is the true driving force of the Tartan Army. A Manchester United academy product who remained loyal to the club through difficult years, he departed in 2024 to join Napoli, where he won the Italian league title in 2025.
Ambitions: Returning to the world stage, Scotland find themselves in a tough group featuring Brazil and Morocco as the standout opponents. Finishing third and claiming a Round of 16 berth would be considered a satisfying achievement for the Tartan Army.