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Scotland — World Cup 2026
Group C · Model Elo 1825 · Founded 1872 · Hampden Park
Scotland are in Group C. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1825, reaching the knockout stage 0% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 3 group-stage fixtures.
About Scotland
Scotland are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group C. The national side was founded in 1872. They play home matches at the Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, which seats 51,866.
- Founded: 1872
- Home stadium: Hampden Park (capacity 51,866)
- Based in: Glasgow, Scotland
- Official site: www.scottishfa.co.uk
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Craig Gordon · Goalkeeper · age 43 · Heart of Midlothian -
18. Angus Gunn · Goalkeeper · age 30 · Nottingham Forest -
31. Liam Kelly · Goalkeeper · age 30 · Rangers
Defenders
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2. Aaron Hickey · Right-Back · age 24 · Brentford -
2. Nathan Patterson · Right-Back · age 24 · Everton -
4. Grant Hanley · Centre-Back · age 34 · Hibernian -
4. Jack Hendry · Centre-Back · age 31 · Al-Ettifaq -
5. Dominic Hyam · Centre-Back · age 30 · Wrexham -
5. John Souttar · Centre-Back · age 29 · Rangers -
15. Scott McKenna · Centre-Back · age 29 · Dinamo Zagreb -
26. Andrew Robertson · Left-Back · age 32 · Liverpool -
56. Anthony Ralston · Right-Back · age 27 · Celtic -
63. Kieran Tierney · Left-Back · age 29 · Celtic
Midfielders
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7. John McGinn · Central Midfield · age 31 · Aston Villa -
8. Scott McTominay · Defensive Midfield · age 29 · Napoli -
10. Ryan Christie · Attacking Midfield · age 31 · Bournemouth -
19. Lewis Ferguson · Midfielder · age 7 · Bologna -
23. Kenny McLean · Central Midfield · age 34 · Norwich -
39. Tyler Fletcher · Central Midfield · age 19 · Manchester United U21 -
52. Findlay Curtis · Midfielder · age 19 · Rangers
Forwards
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7. Lawrence Shankland · Centre-Forward · age 31 · Rangers -
9. George Hirst · Forward · age 27 · Ipswich Town -
11. Ross Stewart · Centre-Forward · age 31 · Southampton -
11. Ben Gannon-Doak · Right Winger · age 20 · Bournemouth -
19. Che Adams · Centre-Forward · age 30 · Torino -
99. Lyndon Dykes · Forward · age 30 · Charlton Athletic
Staff
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Steve Clarke · Manager · age 62 · Scotland
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Scotland have played 854 internationals since 1872, winning 403 for a 47.2% win rate (403W 182D 269L, 1,455 goals for / 1,054 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 5W 7D 14L from 26 matches.
Recent form
- L vs Brazil 0–3 · 2026-06-24 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Morocco 0–1 · 2026-06-19 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Haiti 1–0 · 2026-06-13 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Bolivia 4–0 · 2026-06-06
- W vs Curaçao 4–1 · 2026-05-30
- L vs Ivory Coast 0–1 · 2026-03-31
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Scotland's Top World Cup Scorers
- Joe Jordan — 4 World Cup goals
- Kenny Dalglish — 2 World Cup goals
- Archie Gemmill — 2 World Cup goals
- John Wark — 2 World Cup goals
- Jimmy Murray — 1 World Cup goal
- Jackie Mudie — 1 World Cup goal
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group C Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Scotland in at the 2026 World Cup?
Scotland are in Group C.
What are Scotland's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Scotland a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1825.
When was the Scotland national football team founded?
1872.
Where do Scotland play their home matches?
At the Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland (capacity 51,866).
What is Scotland's all-time record?
Scotland have played 854 internationals, winning 403 (47.2%). At the World Cup they have 5 wins, 7 draws and 14 defeats from 26 matches.