Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Editors | Last Updated On: May 21, 2026
Scotland are back at the World Cup for the first time in 27 years, ending a wait that stretched all the way back to France 1998, with Steve Clarke's side facing Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti in Group C - opening against Haiti on June 13 in Foxborough across nine total tournament appearances, still searching for their first-ever knockout round.
Scotland heads into the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a competitive squad, passionate fan support, and a proud football tradition built over decades of international competition. Explore Scotland’s latest squad, fixtures, records, top scorers, and all-time FIFA World Cup history.
Scotland FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Scotland |
| Football Association | Scottish Football Association (SFA) |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Nickname | The Tartan Army |
| FIFA Ranking | Top 40 |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1954 |
| Total FIFA World Cup Appearances | 8 |
| Consecutive Appearances | 5 (1974-1990) |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Group Stage |
| Total Matches Played | 23 |
| Total Wins | 4 |
| Total Draws | 7 |
| Total Losses | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 25 |
| Goals Conceded | 41 |
| Win Percentage | 17.4% |
| Clean Sheets | 5 |
| Penalty Shootout Record | No Shootout Wins |
| Most World Cup Matches by Player | Jim Leighton - 10 |
| Most Goals by Player | Denis Law - 4 |
| Largest Victory | 3-0 vs CIS (1990) |
| Biggest Defeat | 0-7 vs Uruguay (1954) |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1998 |
Scotland FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Coach: Steve Clarke
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angus Gunn | Norwich City |
| 12 | Zander Clark | Heart of Midlothian |
| 23 | Liam Kelly | Motherwell |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Nathan Patterson | Everton |
| 3 | Andrew Robertson | Liverpool |
| 4 | Kieran Tierney | Real Sociedad |
| 5 | Grant Hanley | Norwich City |
| 13 | Jack Hendry | Al Ettifaq |
| 15 | Ryan Porteous | Watford |
| 18 | Scott McKenna | Las Palmas |
| 21 | Anthony Ralston | Celtic |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Billy Gilmour | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| 7 | John McGinn | Aston Villa |
| 8 | Callum McGregor | Celtic |
| 10 | Scott McTominay | Manchester United |
| 14 | Kenny McLean | Norwich City |
| 16 | Ryan Christie | Bournemouth |
| 20 | Lewis Ferguson | Bologna |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Lyndon Dykes | Queens Park Rangers |
| 11 | Che Adams | Torino |
| 17 | Ben Doak | Liverpool |
| 19 | Lawrence Shankland | Heart of Midlothian |
| 22 | Tommy Conway | Bristol City |
| 24 | James Forrest | Celtic |
| 25 | Stuart Armstrong | Southampton |
Scotland FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Time (Local) | Team 1 | Team 2 | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Sat, June 13 | 21:00 | Haiti | Scotland | Boston Stadium (Gillette) |
| 30 | Fri, June 19 | 18:00 | Scotland | Morocco | Boston Stadium (Gillette) |
| 49 | Wed, June 24 | 18:00 | Scotland | Brazil | Miami Stadium (Hard Rock) |
Scotland FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Scotland vs TBD | Upcoming Fixture | TBD | TBD | Group Stage |
Scotland All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 23 |
| Wins | 4 |
| Draws | 7 |
| Losses | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 25 |
| Goals Conceded | 41 |
| Clean Sheets | 5 |
| Best Finish | Group Stage |
Scotland Most FIFA World Cup Appearances
| Rank | Player | Matches | Tournaments | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Leighton | 10 | 4 | 1982-1998 |
| 2 | Alex McLeish | 8 | 3 | 1986-1994 |
| 3 | Gordon Strachan | 8 | 3 | 1982-1990 |
| 4 | Kenny Dalglish | 8 | 3 | 1974-1986 |
| 5 | Graeme Souness | 6 | 3 | 1978-1986 |
| 6 | Darren Fletcher | 3 | 1 | 1998 |
| 7 | Colin Hendry | 6 | 2 | 1990-1998 |
| 8 | John Collins | 6 | 2 | 1990-1998 |
| 9 | Andrew Robertson | 0 | Yet to Play | 2026 |
| 10 | Scott McTominay | 0 | Yet to Play | 2026 |
Scotland Top Scorers in FIFA World Cup
| Rank | Player | Goals | Matches | World Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denis Law | 4 | 7 | 1974 |
| 2 | Kenny Dalglish | 4 | 8 | 1974-1986 |
| 3 | Joe Jordan | 4 | 7 | 1974-1982 |
| 4 | Gary McAllister | 2 | 4 | 1990-1998 |
| 5 | Ally McCoist | 2 | 4 | 1990-1998 |
| 6 | Mo Johnston | 2 | 4 | 1990 |
| 7 | John Collins | 1 | 6 | 1990-1998 |
| 8 | Billy Bremner | 1 | 3 | 1974 |
| 9 | Che Adams | 0 | 0 | Yet to Play |
| 10 | Lyndon Dykes | 0 | 0 | Yet to Play |
FAQs About Scotland FIFA World Cup Records
Scotland has appeared in eight FIFA World Cup tournaments.
Scotland has never advanced beyond the FIFA World Cup group stage.
Denis Law, Kenny Dalglish, and Joe Jordan are among Scotland’s top FIFA World Cup goalscorers.
Jim Leighton holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup appearances for Scotland.
Scotland last appeared in the FIFA World Cup in 1998.
References
- FIFA Official Website
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Page
- FIFA Men’s World Ranking
- UEFA Official Website
- The IFAB Official Website