We'll know more in just under two years when the action starts Down Under, but Scotland need to find a way to crack the Irish code before then. Uruguay and Portugal should not represent any problems, so we can at least be almost certain Scotland will make it out their pool for the first time since the 2015 World Cup.

Explore Scotland's World Cup history, records and memorable moments. Follow their road to the tournament with the latest on their fixtures, group and coach.

Scotland progressed to the 2026 World Cup in dramatic fashion, ending a long wait to compete on soccer's grandest stage.

Daris Nesbitt has been following Scotland since he was a teenager but he wasn't born the last time the men's team played in the World Cup finals. The highlight of his Tartan Army CV - which includes away days in Greece, Denmark, the Netherlands and Liechtenstein - was travelling to Germany for last summer's Euros.

Making sense of one of the craziest nights in Scottish football's history - and what it means for World Cup 2026

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s national team has been hit by sickness ahead of its final World Cup qualifier against Scotland on Tuesday. Head coach Brian Riemer said two players were ill, as well as another member of staff — potentially disrupting preparations for the crucial match at Hampden Park.

Scotland have appeared at one Women's World Cup - playing in the 2019 edition in France, but failing to make it out of the group stage. Scotland have previously qualified for 10 World Cups but only appeared at nine, having declined to appear at the 1950 tournament.

Two fantastic stoppage-time goals by Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean sealed Scotland's World Cup spot with a 4-2 win over Denmark.

Scotland is finally going back to the World Cup following a 28-year wait after a wild win capped a truly weird qualifying campaign. The Tartan Army of kilt-clad fans are now making plans for

The first goal came on a third-minute bicycle kick from Scott McTominay. Despite being down to 10 men, Denmark drew even in the 81st minute. Had that score line held, Denmark would have earned automatic World Cup qualification. Instead, Kieran Tierney did this three minutes into stoppage time:

The 2026 World Cup draw takes place in Washington, DC on Friday evening, which will see the likes of England and Scotland learn their opponents for next summer’s tournament in Canada, the