ESP 59.2%
ARG 40.9%
FRA 12%
BRA 11%
ENG 10%
Tournament outlook
As of July 19, 2026, Scotland have a 0.3% market-implied probability of winning the 2026 World Cup (+33233), the 34th-best odds of any team, based on live model estimates.
Steve Clarke ended a long wait by qualifying Scotland for the finals. A combative midfield led by McTominay and McGinn makes them awkward opponents.
Managed by Steve Clarke, Scotland head into the 2026 World Cup in Group C, where they face Brazil, Morocco, Haiti. With a FIFA ranking of #43, expectations are calibrated accordingly, but tournament football has a way of rewriting the script.
Key players
Scott Francis McTominay is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Napoli and the Scotland national team.
Andrew Henry Robertson is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Premier League club Liverpool and captains the Scotland national team.
John McGinn is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Aston Villa, which he captains, and the Scotland national team.
Strengths & weaknesses
▲ Strengths
- Energetic midfield
- Set-piece delivery
- Togetherness
▼ Weaknesses
- Goals from open play
- Depth at striker
How far can Scotland go?
Scotland will treat the group stage as their proving ground. An upset over a higher-ranked side would make their tournament a success. Follow our matchup previews and live odds throughout the group stage to track their progress.
