9
WC Appearances
including 2026
Group Stage
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#31
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Scotland
Scotland make their long-awaited World Cup return in 2026, ending a painful 28-year absence that stretches back to France 1998. The Tartan Army is one of football's most passionate travelling fanbases, and qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been met with national celebration. Steve Clarke's Scotland are a well-organised, hard-working side built around Liverpool captain Andrew Robertson and the tireless Scott McTominay. Group C alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti is genuinely tough, and advancing would be a historic achievement - but Scottish football needed this moment regardless of the results.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Charlotte, North Carolina
The Tartan Army camps at Charlotte FC's MLS facility, a central East Coast location that puts them within 1 to 2 hour flights of all three Group C match venues (Miami, Philly, NY/NJ).
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Scotland stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Charlotte to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Angus Gunn
Kieran Tierney
Scott McTominay
Kenny McLean
Findlay Curtis
Head Coach
Steve Clarke
2026 Group
Group C
Scotland at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Group Stage | |
| 1990 | Group Stage | |
| 1986 | Group Stage | |
| 1982 | Group Stage | |
| 1978 | Group Stage | |
| 1974 | Group Stage | |
| 1958 | Group Stage | |
| 1954 | Group Stage | |
| 1950 | Group Stage |
9 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Scotland
Scotland World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Scotland in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Scotland is in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Brazil, Morocco, Haiti.
Who is the manager of Scotland at the 2026 World Cup?+
Steve Clarke manages Scotland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Scotland's FIFA ranking?+
Scotland is ranked #31 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Scotland played in?+
Scotland has appeared in 9 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Group Stage.
When does Scotland play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Scotland's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 13 vs Haiti; June 19 vs Morocco; June 24 vs Brazil. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Scotland's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Scotland include Angus Gunn, Kieran Tierney, Scott McTominay, Kenny McLean, Findlay Curtis.
Where is Scotland's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Scotland will be based in Charlotte, North Carolina (USA), training at Charlotte FC training complex. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.