Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterScotland's World Cup campaign will get under way against Haiti as they round out the first day of action in Group C.It's been a very long wait for the Scots to appear on this stage, with their last appearance at a World Cup coming back in 1998.So as they prepare to renew their acquaintance with a couple of familiar foes in the shape of Brazil and Morocco, you may be scratching your head trying to remember who was the last player to score a World Cup goal for Scotland.Scotland's last World Cup goalscorerOf course, Scotland have played at a World Cup since 1998: they appeared at the 2019 women's edition of the tournament and were drawn in the group of death alongside England, Japan and Argentina.They were already eliminated going into their final game against Argentina, but were on course to make a statement as they went 3-0 up - with Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert scoring the last of those three goals before the South Americans stunned them by fighting back to a 3-3 draw. You may like Scotland injury news latest as Scott McTominay misses training before World Cup opener Scotland squad World Cup 2026: Steve Clarke's team for opening game against Haiti Scotland's World Cup 2026 fixtures: Dates, kick-off times and group stage schedule If you're looking for the last men's goalscorer, though...then yes, we are of course going back to 1998.Scotland finished that campaign by losing 3-0 to Morocco - not that it would have mattered anyway in the end thanks to Norway simultaneously claiming a shock win over Brazil to go insurmountably clear in second place.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.But the Scots had drawn 1-1 with Norway in the previous game, with Havard Flo opening the scoring moments into the second half.Craig Burley levelled things up 20 minutes later, racing onto David Weir's long ball from inside his own half and lobbing an indecisive Frode Grodas.Coming into the 2026 World Cup, that remains the last goal Scotland men have scored at a World Cup.After facing Haiti on Sunday night in the Boston area, Scotland will turn their attention to facing Morocco and Brazil once again.They will remain in Massachusetts to face Morocco on Friday, June 19.Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil are last on the agenda down in Miami Gardens on Wednesday, June 24.TOPICSCraig BurleyScotlandScotland WomenWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Steven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
