WorldCupMatchDay2026

Road to 2026

Scotland

Group C · Matchdays 1–3

Est. Squad Value

€170M

Tournament journey

Group-stage fixtures and results

Goals: 28' John McGinn

Goals: 2' Ismael Saibari

Goals: 7' Vinícius Júnior · 45' Vinícius Júnior · 60' Matheus Cunha

Times shown in America/New York

Scotland have played 3 matches in Group C, with 3 points and a -3 goal difference. The group stage is complete. This table preserves the final standings.

Quick Answers

When do Scotland play their first match?

Scotland's first match was against Haiti on 13 Jun, finishing 0-1.

What group are Scotland in?

Scotland are in Group C with Brazil, Morocco, Haiti.

How can Scotland qualify for the knockout stage?

Scotland qualify automatically by finishing 1st or 2nd in Group C. They may also advance as one of the 8 best third-placed teams across all groups.

Schedule Groups Stats

All Group C Matches

13 Jun · FTNew York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium)

13 Jun · FTGillette Stadium

19 Jun · FTGillette Stadium

19 Jun · FTLincoln Financial Field

24 Jun · FTHard Rock Stadium

24 Jun · FTMercedes-Benz Stadium

Standings · Group C

#		P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	PTS
1	Brazil	3	2	1	0	7	1	+6	7
2	Morocco	3	2	1	0	6	3	+3	7
3	Scotland	3	1	0	2	1	4	-3	3
4	Haiti	3	0	0	3	2	8	-6	0

Path to Knockout

✅Finish 1st or 2nd

Automatic Round of 32

1st in Group C: M76 vs 2F.

2nd in Group C: M75 vs 1F.

🟡Finish 3rd

Best 8 third-placed teams advance

Result depends on other groups

Possible R32 slots: M74, M77, M79.

❌Finish 4th

Eliminated from tournament

Group stage exit

Group path updates after each synced match; points and goal difference shape the route through the remaining fixtures.

Squad

Goalkeepers

#	Player	Position
1	Angus Gunn	Goalkeeper
12	Liam Kelly	Goalkeeper
21	Craig Gordon	Goalkeeper

Defenders

#	Player	Position
2	Aaron Hickey	Right-Back
3	Andy Robertson	Left-Back
5	Grant Hanley	Centre-Back
6	Kieran Tierney	Left-Back
13	Jack Hendry	Centre-Back
15	John Souttar	Centre-Back
22	Nathan Patterson	Right-Back
24	Anthony Ralston	Right-Back
26	Scott McKenna	Centre-Back
—	Dom Hyam	Defender

Midfielders

#	Player	Position
4	Scott McTominay	Central Midfield
7	John McGinn	Central Midfield
8	Tyler Fletcher	Central Midfield
11	Ryan Christie	Central Midfield
19	Lewis Ferguson	Central Midfield
23	Kenny McLean	Central Midfield

Forwards

#	Player	Position
9	Lyndon Dykes	Centre-Forward
10	Che Adams	Centre-Forward
14	Ross Stewart	Centre-Forward
17	Ben Gannon-Doak	Right Winger
18	George Hirst	Centre-Forward
20	Lawrence Shankland	Centre-Forward
25	Findlay Curtis	Left Winger