Scotland secured their FIFA World Cup qualification in dramatic fashion, scoring two stoppage-time goals in their final qualifier and sparking scenes of celebration across Glasgow.
After an agonising 28-year absence, the ‘Flower of Scotland’ is ready to bloom again on football’s grandest stage.
Scotland punched their ticket to FIFA World Cup 2026 in dramatic style, scoring two-stoppage time goals to beat Denmark 4-2 in their final qualifier, just as they looked set to be forced into the qualification playoffs.
Steve Clarke’s side will now face record five-time champions Brazil, last edition’s surprise semi-finalists Morocco, and Haiti in Group C on their first World Cup appearance since 1998 – and they will be roared on by the passionate Tartan Army.
Quick facts
- Captain: Andy Robertson
- Manager: Steve Clarke
- World Cup appearances (including 2026): 9
- Best World Cup result: Group stage ((1954, 1958, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1998)
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Scotland’s full squad
Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Hearts), Angus Gunn (Nottingham Forest), Liam Kelly (Rangers)
Defenders: Grant Hanley (Hibernian), Jack Hendry (Al-Ettifaq), Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Dom Hyam (Wrexham), Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb), Nathan Patterson (Everton), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Kieran Tierney (Celtic)
Midfielders: Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Findlay Curtis (Kilmarnock), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth), Billy Gilmour (Napoli), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich City), Scott McTominay (Napoli)
Forwards: Ché Adams (Torino), Lyndon Dykes (Charlton Athletic), George Hirst (Ipswich Town), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts), Ross Stewart (Southampton)