Scotland 2026 World Cup Stats
After a 28-year absence from football’s biggest international extravaganza, Scotland will be strutting their stuff in North America this summer. Having last appeared at France ’98, the Scots will be hoping to upset the World Cup betting odds having after securing their return with a dramatic qualification campaign under Steve Clarke.
His leadership and foresight has transformed the national team into consistent qualifiers for major tournaments. As evident when Clarke led the Tartan Army to successive European Championship qualification in 2020 and 2024.
On the biggest stage, Scotland have always stumbled at the first hurdle. However, there is a firm belief in the camp that the current crop can make history and progress to the knockout stages.
Captain Andy Robertson remains the emotional leader of the squad, bringing experience, determination and world-class quality from left-back. Midfielder Scott McTominay has become one of Scotland’s most important players after delivering crucial goals throughout qualification, while youngster Tyler Fletcher is among the emerging talents attracting attention ahead of the tournament. Clarke has spoken positively about the Man United midfielder’s maturity and readiness for the international stage; who was a late call-up for the injured Billy Gilmour.
Scotland qualified dramatically through UEFA competition, sealing their place with a memorable victory over Denmark to end nearly three decades of World Cup frustration. Drawn alongside Brazil, Morocco and Haiti, progression will be challenging, but confidence within the squad is higher than it has been for a generation.
Scotland Stats Summary
- Scotland World Cup fixtures: Haiti on June 14 at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts (2am), Morocco on June 20 at the Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts (11pm) and Brazil on June 25 at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida (11pm).
- Scotland qualifying record: 1st in UEFA Group C
- Scotland captain: Andy Robertson
- Scotland World Cup odds: 200/1
- Scotland to qualify from Group C: 2/7
- Scotland star player: Scott McTominay
- Scotland player to watch: Tyler Fletcher
- Scotland World Cup best finish: Group stages (1954, 1958, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990 and 1998)
- Scotland World Cup appearances: 9 (including 2026)
- Scotland World Cup matches played: 23
- Scotland World Cup matches won: 4
- Scotland World Cup matches drawn: 7
- Scotland World Cup matches lost: 12
- Scotland World Cup goals scored: 25
- Scotland World Cup matches conceded: 41
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