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Scotland at FIFA World Cup 2026
Scotland qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group C opponents
Scotland plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Scotland fixtures
Scotland in the tournament
Scotland arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #39 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 67/100. UEFA (Europe) sends 16 teams to the 2026 expanded tournament, the largest single-confederation allocation.
The 48-team format puts Scotland in Group C with Brazil, Morocco, Haiti. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #35, with Scotland in the middle of the pack. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Scotland squad for World Cup 2026
Announced May 19, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Steve Clarke
Scotland's first World Cup squad since 1998. Captain Andy Robertson leads a Premier League-heavy side; 43-year-old Craig Gordon makes the goalkeeping cut. The eyebrow-raiser is uncapped 18-year-old Findlay Curtis of Kilmarnock, in ahead of more experienced midfielders.
Goalkeepers3
- Craig Gordon(Hearts)43 years old; remarkable inclusion
- Angus Gunn(Nottingham Forest)
- Liam Kelly(Rangers)
Defenders10
- Grant Hanley(Hibernian)
- Jack Hendry(Al-Ettifaq)
- Aaron Hickey(Brentford)
- Dom Hyam(Wrexham)
- Scott McKenna(Dinamo Zagreb)
- Nathan Patterson(Everton)
- Anthony Ralston(Celtic)
- Andy RobertsonCaptain(Liverpool)
- John Souttar(Rangers)
- Kieran Tierney(Celtic)
Midfielders8
- Ryan Christie(Bournemouth)
- Findlay Curtis(Kilmarnock)18 years old, uncapped; striking selection
- Lewis Ferguson(Bologna)
- Ben Gannon-Doak(Bournemouth)
- Billy Gilmour(Napoli)
- John McGinn(Aston Villa)
- Kenny McLean(Norwich)
- Scott McTominay(Napoli)
Forwards5
- Che Adams(Torino)
- Lyndon Dykes(Charlton Athletic)
- George Hirst(Ipswich)
- Lawrence Shankland(Hearts)
- Ross Stewart(Southampton)
Sources: Sky Sports. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
Frequently asked questions about Scotland
When does Scotland play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Scotland plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 14, 2026. The opener is against HAI. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Scotland in at the World Cup 2026?
Scotland is in Group C alongside Brazil, Morocco, Haiti. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Scotland's FIFA ranking?
Scotland entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #39 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the top 50 globally. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Scotland win the World Cup 2026?
Scotland's pre-tournament strength rating is 67/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are competitive group-stage participants; advancing to the knockouts would be a strong tournament. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.