Scotland

FIFA Ranking #32Coach Steve ClarkeSCO

Team quick answers

What group is Scotland in at World Cup 2026?

Scotland are in Group C with Haiti, Morocco, Brazil. The group is a four-team round-robin.

Who coaches Scotland and what is their FIFA ranking?

Scotland are coached by Steve Clarke, are FIFA-ranked #32, and use the team code SCO.

When does Scotland's group-stage campaign start?

Scotland's first group match is against Haiti on June 14, 2026 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Their full group-stage window runs June 14, 2026 — June 24, 2026.

How can Scotland reach the knockout stage?

Scotland advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group C. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.

Team profile

Scotland arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a mid-ranked nation with a clear path through qualifying, ranked #32 in the FIFA world rankings. Steve Clarke leads the squad after qualifying through the UEFA qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group C, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots. Confederation: UEFA (Europe) — the confederation with the largest WC2026 contingent at 16 teams. Scotland's qualification campaign placed them among the 16 sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament. Scotland share Group C with Brazil, Haiti, Morocco. Average FIFA rank of the group: #32. Scotland's group-stage campaign runs from June 14, 2026 to June 24, 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks. FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.