Scotland are set to make their comeback in the FIFA World Cup, when the United States, Mexico, and Canada are ready to host it in 2026. The Tartan Army had some brilliant performances in the qualification round to secure their spot for the upcoming World Cup.
In the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification (UEFA), Scotland played in Group C, where they faced the challenges from Denmark, Belarus, and Greece. At the end of the group stage, Scotland finished on top of the group with four wins, one draw, and one loss to secure the qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Starting the qualification with a goalless away draw against Denmark, Scotland claimed three successive wins before losing against the hosts Greece by 3-2. In their crucial last game of the qualification process, Scotland beat Denmark by 4-2 at home to successfully finish on top of the group points table.
Scotland’s performance in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification UEFA Group C
Denmark 0 – 0 Scotland
Belarus 0 – 2 Scotland
Scotland 3 – 1 Greece
Scotland 2 – 1 Belarus
Greece 3 – 2 Scotland
Scotland 4 – 2 Denmark
Scotland’s Complete FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification Stats
Matches played: 6
Won: 4
Drawn: 1
Lost: 1
Goals Scored: 13
Goals Conceded: 7
Leading Goal Scorer: Ché Adams, Ryan Christie, Scott McTominay – 2 goals each
Scotland FIFA World Cup records
Scotland are ready for their ninth FIFA World Cup appearance, as they have qualified for the FIFA WC 2026 edition, which will be their first qualification in the competition since 2002. They last won in the 1990 edition, while they have never crossed the group stage in the competition's history.
Scotland group stage schedule in the FIFA World Cup 2026
Scotland are in Group C in the FIFA World Cup 2026, as they will face Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil.
June 13: Haiti vs Scotland at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (21:00 local time)
June 19: Scotland vs Morocco at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (18:00 local time)
June 24: Scotland vs Brazil at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens (18:00 local time)
