Scotland
NEVER escaped a World Cup group in 11 tries. Now they lead it β above Brazil.
Team rating
- Attack72
- Midfield77
- Defense75
Next matches
- Next upvs BrazilHard Rock Stadium, Miami GardensJun 24
The read
Scotland have a famously cursed World Cup history: in eight previous appearances they have NEVER once made it out of , the most appearances of any nation without ever doing so. They waited 28 years just to get back. So beating Haiti 1-0 in their opener β and sitting TOP of the group, above Brazil β is uncharted, almost unbearable territory for the 'Tartan Army' of fans.
The fanβs readNEVER out of a group in 11 tries, 28 years away, and now somehow LEADING it above Brazil β this is uncharted, unbearable, gloriously watchable territory for the Tartan Army.
Live storylines
- Scotland's 28-year wait, rewarded
Scotland's tartan army hadn't seen a World Cup since 1998 and hadn't WON a World Cup match since 1990 β a generation of heartbreak. Now they sit ABOVE Brazil in their group. For the neutral, this is the long-suffering underdog finally getting its day.
Beat Haiti 1-0 (June 13), John McGinn's deflected strike β first World Cup win since 1990. Tops Group C above both Brazil and Morocco, who drew each other. Brazil (June 24) still to come.
The cast
- Steve ClarkeScottish; in charge since 2019, he ended a 28-year absence by qualifying Scotland for the 2026 World Cup.manager
- Scott McTominay β Scotland have NEVER escaped a World Cup group in 11 tries β and their late-blooming, league-winning midfield engine is the man the whole survival bid is built around.ClubNapoli
- John McGinnScored the winner vs Haiti β 85 caps, 20 goals, and beloved at home.ClubAston Villa
- Andy RobertsonThe captain, a Champions League winner with Liverpool, leading Scotland to a World Cup he'd given up hope of reaching.




