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Scotland's 2026 World Cup Campaign
Scotland currently tops Group C in the World Cup 2026 after a solid start, having played and won one match, scoring once and keeping a clean sheet. Their journey through the World Cup – Qualification Europe 2025/2026 was impressive, finishing first in their group with 13 points from six games, netting 13 goals and conceding 7. Their record of four wins, one draw, and a single loss reflects a campaign of steady progress and resilience.
At home, Scotland proved particularly strong, winning three matches and scoring nine goals, while away form included one win and a draw. Despite conceding seven goals overall, their defensive efforts yielded two clean sheets, both away from home. Their recent form shows a mix of results but a clear ability to bounce back, with a notable 4-2 win over Denmark and a narrow loss to Greece.
Looking ahead, Scotland faces Morocco at home in their next World Cup fixture. They will be aiming to build on their promising start and maintain their position at the top of the group, showing that the days of merely turning up might just be behind them.
Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 |  Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 5 |  Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 8 |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Czech Republic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 |  Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| 9 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |  Cape Verde Islands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 11 |  Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 |  Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |  Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 12 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 12 |  Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Qualifying campaign
Rank
1
Points
13
PPG (last 5)
2.40
Squad pedigree
11 of 25 squad players (44%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
Spotlight
League position
Position 36Points trajectory
Rank 36FIFA world ranking
#29
Manager
S. Clarke
Scotland
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Scotland's World Cup 2026 Form: Steady and Sensible
Scotland have kicked off their World Cup 2026 campaign with a solid 1-0 win, topping Group C after the first match. Their qualifying journey in Europe was similarly consistent, finishing first with four wins, one draw, and a single loss across six games.
The team’s recent form shows a pattern of picking up points more often than dropping them, with wins outnumbering defeats and only one draw to complicate matters. Notably, Scotland have been better at home, securing three wins there, compared to a solitary away victory. Defensively, they kept two clean sheets away, but none at home, reflecting some room for improvement.
The biggest win streak is absent, suggesting their results have been steady rather than streaky — a classic case of grinding out results rather than dazzling displays. Scotland will be hoping to maintain this steady progress as they prepare to host Morocco in their next group stage match.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Scotland's Home and Away Form in World Cup Qualification 2025/2026
Scotland have shown a rather intriguing split between their home and away performances in the World Cup - Qualification Europe 2025/2026. At home, they've been quite productive, netting 9 goals and conceding 4 across their matches, securing 3 wins without a single loss. Away from the friendly confines of home turf, they've been a bit more cautious, scoring fewer goals (4) and letting in slightly fewer (3), but notably keeping 2 clean sheets on the road.
This contrast suggests Scotland's attacking intent is more pronounced at home, while away games see a more measured defensive approach, which has paid dividends in terms of clean sheets. It's a classic case of making the most of home comfort but showing commendable resilience when travelling, a balance that could be crucial in their World Cup 2026 campaign.
Fipster's Record on Scotland
Fipster is still building its track record with Scotland in the World Cup 2026 campaign, having graded just one fixture so far. That solitary prediction earned a tick, indicating a solid call without quite reaching star quality. With only one match analysed, the model remains a novice on the national side, but early signs suggest a crisp understanding of Scotland's strengths and weaknesses as they aim to progress from Group C.
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  A. GunnGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  Nottingham Forest |  Premier League | 14 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6.30 |
| 12 |  L. KellyGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  Rangers |  Premiership | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 21 |  C. GordonGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  Heart Of Midlothian | Premiership | 21 | 0 | 0 | 226 | 6.72 |
| 2 |  A. HickeyDefender | Defender |  Brentford | Premier League | 29 | 0 | 0 | 727 | 6.63 |
| 3 |  A. RobertsonDefender | Defender |  Liverpool | Premier League | 38 | 1 | 0 | 1188 | 6.76 |
| 5 |  G. HanleyDefender | Defender |  Hibernian | Premiership | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1932 | 6.91 |
| 13 |  J. HendryDefender | Defender |  Al-Ettifaq |  Pro League | 30 | 1 | 0 | 2571 | 6.75 |
| 15 |  J. SouttarDefender | Defender | Rangers | Premiership | 29 | 0 | 0 | 2020 | 7.32 |
| 16 |  D. HyamDefender | Defender |  Wrexham |  Championship | 42 | 0 | 0 | 3590 | 6.77 |
| 22 |  N. PattersonDefender | Defender |  Everton | Premier League | 28 | 0 | 0 | 271 | 7.09 |
| 24 |  A. RalstonDefender | Defender |  Celtic | Premiership | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1300 | 7.03 |
| 26 |  S. McKennaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  K. TierneyMidfielder | Midfielder | Celtic | Premiership | 37 | 6 | 8 | 2515 | 7.32 |
| 7 |  J. McGinnMidfielder | Midfielder |  Aston Villa | Premier League | 30 | 5 | 4 | 2170 | 6.98 |
| 8 |  T. FletcherMidfielder | Midfielder |  Manchester United | Premier League | 14 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 6.70 |
| 11 |  R. ChristieMidfielder | Midfielder |  Bournemouth | Premier League | 27 | 2 | 0 | 992 | 6.79 |
| 17 |  B. DoakMidfielder | Midfielder | Bournemouth | Premier League | 19 | 0 | 1 | 122 | 6.40 |
| 19 |  L. FergusonMidfielder | Midfielder |  Bologna |  Serie A | 36 | 1 | 0 | 1615 | 6.82 |
| 23 |  K. McLeanMidfielder | Midfielder |  Norwich | Championship | 42 | 3 | 3 | 3620 | 7.25 |
| 4 |  S. McTominayAttacker | Attacker |  Napoli | Serie A | 33 | 10 | 3 | 2799 | 7.07 |
| 9 |  L. DykesAttacker | Attacker |  Charlton | Championship | 25 | 2 | 0 | 467 | 6.48 |
| 10 |  C. AdamsAttacker | Attacker |  Torino | Serie A | 35 | 6 | 2 | 1908 | 6.74 |
| 14 |  R. StewartAttacker | Attacker |  Southampton | Championship | 28 | 9 | 2 | 1105 | 6.93 |
| 18 |  G. HirstAttacker | Attacker |  Ipswich | Championship | 42 | 11 | 3 | 2111 | 6.61 |
| 20 |  L. ShanklandAttacker | Attacker | Heart Of Midlothian | Premiership | 29 | 16 | 3 | 2495 | 6.98 |
| 25 |  Findlay CurtisAttacker | Attacker |  Kilmarnock | Premiership | 19 | 1 | 0 | 208 | 6.65 |
