The 2026 FIFA World Cup will have Scotland at it, finally. After 28 years of heartbreak, near misses, and watching from the sidelines, the wait is finally over. Steve Clarke's side are back on the grandest stage of them all for the first time since France ’98, and the Tartan Army will be crossing the Atlantic, not just to participate, but to leave a mark.
It will be no easy task, having been drawn into Group C alongside five-time champions Brazil, 2022 semi-finalists Morocco, and a resurgent Haiti. Scotland faces a gauntlet that will test the limits of this golden generation.
Scotland’s World Cup schedule: Group matches (CET)
For fans at home, the challenge isn't just on the pitch; it’s the clock. Games for those watching at home will be kicking off in the early hours, meaning Scottish supporters will need to brace themselves for a summer of late nights and early mornings.
• Sunday, June 14th, 03:00 - Haiti vs Scotland - Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
• Saturday, June 20th, 00:00 - Scotland vs Morocco - Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
• Thursday, June 25th, 00:00 - Scotland vs Brazil - Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Whether you’re travelling to the USA or setting your alarm in Glasgow, below is your guide to follow Scott McTominay, Andy Robertson, John McGinn and the rest of the Scottish team across America.
Scotland's stadiums, cities & base camp info
Scotland are lucky enough to play their first two group games at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Being based at MLS side Charlotte FC’s state-of-the-art training base in Charlotte, North Carolina. The journey time from Charlotte to Foxborough is just over two hours by plane, meaning that they are quite close in terms of the size of the US.
The final, showcase, group game will be played against Brazil at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. This is just under two hours to get to from Charlotte for the Scottish side, so they are perfectly placed for their travel.
The journey time on average from Charlotte to fly to each city:
Two hours and five minutes to Foxborough
An hour and 55 minutes to Miami
Scotland’s potential knockout ties
McTominay and his teammates can qualify from Group C if they win the group, finish as runners-up, or are one of the eight best-placed third-placed teams. This new format is in place with the increased number of teams in the World Cup, up from 32 to 48.
If Scotland comes through as winners, their round of 32 match will be:
Monday, June 29th, 19:00 - vs Group F runners-up (Houston, USA)
If they are runners-up, they will play:
Tuesday, June 30th, 03:00 - vs Group F (Guadalupe, Mexico)
If they are one of the best third-placed teams, depending on other results, they could play any one of:
Tuesday, June 30th, 03:00 - vs Group F winners v (Guadalupe, Mexico)
Tuesday, June 30th, 23:00 - vs Group I winners (New Jersey, USA)
Wednesday, July 1st, 03:00 - vs Group A winners (Mexico City, Mexico)
Group F contains the most likely team that Scotland will face, and in that group are the Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, and the UEFA Path B winner, Sweden.
Where and when to watch
All Scotland games will be shown on either ITV/STV or the BBC.
The BBC will broadcast Scotland's first game against Haiti on June 14th, as well as their final group game against Brazil on June 24th.
ITV will show Scotland’s second group game against Morocco on June 19th, and the side’s first knockout game if they make it.
Both channels will show the final on July 19th.
FAQ
What time does Scotland v Brazil kick off in the UK?
Scotland will face Brazil at 23:00 BST.
Where is Scotland’s World Cup 2026 training base?
Scotland will be based at Charlotte FC’s training facility in Charlotte, North Carolina.
How did Scotland qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
Scotland qualified with a dramatic victory over Denmark, 4-2, to top Group C in UEFA qualifying.
Which stadiums are Scotland playing in during the group stage?
Scotland play two games at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, with one game at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Who is in Scotland's World Cup group?
Brazil, Morocco and Haiti.
What are Scotland's chances of reaching the Round of 32?
Scotland's chances of qualifying from the group stage are good. They should beat Haiti, so a lot will ride on the Morocco game. Whilst Morocco is the favourite to win that game, a Scottish victory is plausible. With eight third-placed teams qualifying, Scotland have a good chance of qualifying via that route as well.