Scotland

Scotland at World Cup 2026

Manager: Steve Clarke · Formation: 4-2-3-1
Rating
Tier 4
Price
£10m

Scotland at the 2026 World Cup

Scotland's national football team head to the 2026 World Cup under Steve Clarke, placed in Group C alongside Brazil, Morocco and Haiti. This is Scotland's first World Cup appearance since 1998, a historic milestone. The squad balances creative midfield play with attacking options across multiple positions. The group stage opens against Haiti on 13 June at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.

Scotland won UEFA Group C on 18 November 2025 under Steve Clarke. His tactical setup uses a 4-2-3-1 to balance possession control with defensive stability. Haiti will offer a winnable opening, but Brazil and Morocco present significant tests for a side targeting group progression.

Scotland in Goal Rush

Tier
4
Price
£10m
Expected Goals
0
xG Rank
#0
Scotland sit in Tier 4 of our Goal Rush competition at £10m per slot, the lower-mid band sitting between Tier 3 mid-tier sides and Tier 5 entry-level picks. Group C features Brazil as heavy favourites, but Morocco and Haiti present competitive opportunities. It's a balanced draw that offers Scotland realistic pathways to progression in their historic return to the World Cup.

📋 Full Squad (26)

Manager: Steve Clarke · Formation: 4-2-3-1

Goalkeepers

Angus Gunn
Nottingham Forest · Age 30
0 caps
Craig Gordon
Age 43
0 caps
Liam Kelly
Age 30
0 caps

Defenders

Aaron Hickey
Brentford · Age 23
0 caps
Andy Robertson
Liverpool · Age 32
0 caps
Anthony Ralston
Age 27
0 caps
Dominic Hyam
Wrexham · Age 30
0 caps
Grant Hanley
Age 34
0 caps
Jack Hendry
Age 31
0 caps
John Souttar
Age 29
0 caps
Kieran Tierney
Age 28
0 caps
Nathan Patterson
Everton · Age 24
0 caps
Scott McKenna
Age 29
0 caps

Midfielders

Ben Gannon-Doak
Bournemouth · Age 20
0 caps
Billy Gilmour
Age 24
0 caps
Findlay Curtis
Age 19
0 caps
John McGinn
Aston Villa · Age 31
0 caps
Kenny McLean
Norwich City · Age 34
0 caps
Lewis Ferguson
Age 26
0 caps
Ryan Christie
Bournemouth · Age 31
0 caps
Scott McTominay
Age 29
0 caps

Forwards

Ché Adams
Age 29
0 caps
George Hirst
Ipswich Town · Age 27
0 caps
Lawrence Shankland
Age 30
0 caps
Lyndon Dykes
Charlton Athletic · Age 30
0 caps
Ross Stewart
Southampton · Age 29
0 caps

Group Stage

Upcoming Matches

FIFA World Cup
HAI
HAI
01:00
Sun 14 Jun
 SCO
SCO
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SCO
22:00
Fri 19 Jun
 MAR
MAR
FIFA World Cup
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SCO
22:00
Wed 24 Jun
 BRA
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Form & Qualifying

Scotland won UEFA Group C on 18 November 2025 to reach the 2026 World Cup, their first World Cup since 1998 under Steve Clarke. Clarke's system defends deep, blocking 5.83 shots per 90 in qualifying, third among UEFA sides. The team builds width through the full backs with midfield runners providing attacking thrust. That defensive solidity and disciplined shape will be essential against Brazil and Morocco in Group C.
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Scotland's 26-player squad

Steve Clarke's squad is built around defensive organisation and midfield control. Captain Andy Robertson anchors the defence, while the midfield balances control with creative depth. The forward line carries experience across multiple positions, structured to execute Clarke's deep defensive system.

Scotland's Group C fixtures

Scotland's three Group C fixtures begin with Haiti on 13 June at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, followed by Morocco on 19 June at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough and Brazil on 24 June at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

How far can Scotland go at the World Cup?

Scotland's Tier 4 status and Group C draw position them as lower-mid contenders in their historic World Cup return after 28 years. Their defensive discipline from qualifying and structured 4-2-3-1 are the foundations for their tournament hopes. Haiti offers a realistic opening opportunity, but Morocco and Brazil will test their staying power significantly.

Scotland World Cup 2026 FAQs

Steve Clarke manages Scotland at the 2026 World Cup.
Scotland are in Group C with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti. Their tournament opens against Haiti on 13 June at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
Scotland won UEFA Group C on 18 November 2025, with Steve Clarke overseeing the campaign. The 2026 World Cup is their first since 1998.
Andy Robertson captains Scotland's 26-player squad announced on 19 May 2026.

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