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Scotland Is Going to the World Cup!

2026-03-28| 1 min read| EuroBulletin24 Editorial Desk

Scotland qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup first time since 1998

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Scotland has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is very exciting for Scottish football fans.

Scotland last played at a World Cup in 1998 — 28 years ago. Many Scottish fans have been waiting their whole lives for this moment.

Scotland qualified through the normal European group stage. They finished in the top two of their group.

They did not need to play in the playoffs. The 2026 World Cup is special.

It is the biggest World Cup ever. 48 teams will play.

The tournament will be in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Scotland is in the group of twelve European countries that have already qualified.

Other European countries that qualified directly include England, France, Spain, Germany, Portugal, and the Netherlands.

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