Jump To:FixturesSquadStandingsPredictionCopy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterScotland's spectacular 4-2 win over Denmark in their final qualifier at Hampden Park confirmed their place at a ninth World Cup, their first since 1998.World Cup 2026 marks the return of Scotland to the global stage after a 28-year absence. Their dramatic win over the Danes saw them qualify as the top team in Group C above Denmark, Greece and Belarus, avoiding the need for a play-off.Manager Steve Clarke has been in charge for seven years and Scotland, by hook or by crook, have become major tournament regulars on his watch.Clarke's first target in June is clear: Scotland have never progressed beyond the group stage of the World Cup and it's the minimum expectation at a 48-team tournament in which third place in the group might be enough to achieve it.Scotland have won four of their 23 matches at previous World Cups, most recently against Sweden in the group stage in 1990. You may like Scotland squad World Cup 2026: Steve Clarke's final 26-man selection How to watch Scotland vs Curacao for FREE: Live stream details Exclusive: Andy Robertson discusses Scotland's World Cup ambitions Group C FixturesSwipe to scroll horizontallyDateRoundFixtureUK Kick-Off Time (BST)Sunday 14 JuneGroup StageHaiti vs Scotland2:00amFriday 19 JuneGroup StageScotland vs Morocco11:00pmWednesday 24 JuneGroup StageScotland vs Brazil11:00pmScotland were drawn against Brazil in that tournament and again at World Cup 1998, the last time they qualified for the World Cup. Sure enough, they'll face the competition's most successful nation again at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium this time around.Just like 1998, Scotland and Brazil will be joined in their group by Morocco, who beat Craig Brown's team 3-0 in France 28 years ago. Three and a half years after becoming Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists, Morocco will take on Scotland at Gillette Stadium.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Group C will be completed by Haiti, Scotland's first World Cup 2026 opponents. Haiti lost all three matches in their only previous World Cup appearance in 1974, another tournament that threw Scotland and Brazil together.Scotland's final World Cup 2026 SquadGK: Angus Gunn (Nottingham Forest)GK: Liam Kelly (Rangers)GK: Craig Gordon (Heart of Midlothian)DF: Aaron Hickey (Brentford)DF: Andy Robertson (Liverpool)DF: Grant Hanley (Hibernian)DF: Kieran Tierney (Celtic)DF: Jack Hendry (Al-Ettifaq)DF: John Souttar (Rangers)DF: Dominic Hyam (Wrexham)DF: Nathan Patterson (Everton)DF: Anthony Ralston (Celtic)DF: Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb)MF: Scott McTominay (Napoli)MF: John McGinn (Aston Villa)MF: Tyler Fletcher (Manchester United)MF: Ryan Christie (Bournemouth)MF: Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth)MF: Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)MF: Kenny McLean (Norwich City)MF: Findlay Curtis (Rangers)FW: Lyndon Dykes (Charlton Athletic)FW: Che Adams (Torino)FW: Ross Stewart (Southampton)FW: George Hirst (Ipswich Town)FW: Lawrence Shankland (Rangers)Clarke has at his disposal some of the finest Scottish footballers for decades.Andy Robertson has a change of clubs to contend with this summer but will lead Scotland as captain with characteristic gusto and is backed up by an experienced group of leaders playing at the highest level. What to read next 'I was there in 1982 against that unbelievable Brazil side. I was on the pitch and saw them up close - but I dont think I played!' Gordon Strachan recalls Scotland World Cup memories and reveals his striker solution 'Brazil are nowhere near the level they used to be' - Champions League winner gives verdict on Scotland's World Cup chances The Scotland World Cup 2026 away kit is out - and it's a real conversation starter Aston Villa skipper John McGinn heads to the World Cup with his fingerprints yet to be buffed out of the Europa League trophy. Scott McTominay is one of Napoli's star players after two seasons at the Diego Maradona. Lewis Ferguson, another of Scotland's Serie A cohort, is the captain of Bologna.Yet for all of Scotland's strengths, there are areas of concern too. The most striking is in goal, where Clarke's selections are short on game time to say the very least.Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly and Craig Gordon made four league appearances between them in 2025/26. Three of them belonged to 43-year-old Gordon.Group C StandingsFourFourTwo PredictionThere's no doubt Scotland face a real challenge in the United States this summer.Brazil and Morocco represent one of the toughest pairs of group stage opponents they've ever had placed in their path but the spirit they showed against Denmark in particular could very well earn them something from at least one of those games.In a World Cup with eight knock-out places up for grabs for third-placed teams, four or five points would put Scotland in dreamland.FourFourTwo predicts a historic summer and four points for Clarke's team.TOPICSWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Chris NeeChris is a Warwickshire-based freelance football writer specialising in West Midlands football, the Premier League, the EFL and the J.League. He is the author of the High Protein Beef Paste football newsletter and owner of Aston Villa Review. He supports Coventry Sphinx.
