FRA 16.5%
ESP 16%
ENG 11.5%
POR 9.4%
ARG 8.9%
Tournament outlook
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.
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Key players
SM
Scott McTominay
CM · Napoli
AR
Andrew Robertson
LB · Liverpool
JM
John McGinn
CM · Aston Villa
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.
