FIFA World Cup 2026
Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Scotland is a constituent country of the United Kingdom occupying the northern third of Great Britain, with Edinburgh as its capital, Scots and Scottish Gaelic recognised alongside English, and landscapes from the Highlands to the North Sea oil province.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Edinburgh
- Continent
- Europe
- Federation
- UEFA (Europe)
- Group
- C
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #36
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 843
- Population
- 5,510,000
- Languages
- English, Scots and Scottish Gaelic (official and recognised)
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Area
- 77,933 km²
- Highest point
- Ben Nevis (1,345 m)
- Climate
- Cool oceanic; frequent Atlantic storms and mountain snowfall
- Land borders
- England
Football facts
- Appearances
- 8
- Best result
- Group stage (1954, 1958, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1998)
- Top scorer
- Joe Jordan (4)
- Debut
- 1954
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: blue
World Cup history
8 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 1998 | Group stage |
| 1990 | Group stage |
| 1986 | Group stage |
| 1982 | Group stage |
| 1978 | Group stage |
| 1974 | Group stage |
| 1958 | Group stage |
| 1954 | Group stage |