Scotland have secured their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With a rich footballing history and a passionate fan base, the Tartan Army are gearing up for their first World Cup since 1998.
Here, GOAL has everything you need to know about how Scotland's World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign went, including group standings, results and more.
Scotland World Cup 2026 qualifying group standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 13 |
| 2 | Denmark | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 11 |
| 3 | Greece | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| 4 | Belarus | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -13 | 2 |
Scotland were drawn in Group C for the qualifiers of the 2026 World Cup.
They took on Greece, Belarus and Denmark twice in the group stage, starting from September 2025. It could have been Portugal instead of Denmark in the group, but the former's Nations League success meant it was to be Denmark in this group.
Group winners would qualify automatically for the World Cup and the team that finished second will have to navigate through the play-offs.
Each team in the group plays the other teams twice, home and away.
Scotland World Cup 2026 qualifying fixtures & results
Scotland will begin their World Cup 2026 qualification in September 2025, as per the schedule announced by FIFA.
You can see all of Scotland's World Cup qualifying matches from Group C below.
| Date | Match | Kick-off time (UK) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | Denmark 0-0 Scotland | 7:45pm | BBC Scotland /BBC Two / BBC iPlayer / fubo |
| Sep 8 | Belarus 0-2 Scotland | 7:45pm | BBC One Scotland / BBC Three / BBC iPlayer / fubo |
| Oct 9 | Scotland 3-1 Greece | 7:45pm | BBC One Scotland / BBC iPlayer / fubo |
| Oct 12 | Scotland 2-1 Belarus | 7:45pm | BBC One Scotland / BBC iPlayer / fubo |
| Nov 15 | Greece 3-2 Scotland | 7:45pm | BBC One Scotland / BBC iPlayer / fubo |
| Nov 18 | Scotland 4-2 Denmark | 7:45pm | BBC One Scotland / BBC iPlayer / fubo |
Scotland began their campaign with a goalless draw against Denmark. In their second game, they picked up their first win of the campaign and defeated Belarus 2-0.
Goals from Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson and Lyndon Dykes helped Scotland to an emphatic 3-1 win over Greece in their third game of the group. A win against Belarus followed soon after that.
A disappointing defeat to Greece in their penultimate match followed, but a manic 4-2 triumph against ten-man Denmark saw Scotland qualify for the World Cup in some style.
When is the World Cup 2026 draw?
The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2025, with proceedings starting at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET.
Supporters worldwide can follow the draw live through FIFA’s official website, FIFA’s YouTube channel, and a variety of global broadcasting partners providing televised and streaming coverage.
How can I watch Scotland's World Cup 2026 qualifying on TV?
BBC has the broadcasting rights to show Scotland's World Cup qualifiers on TV in the United Kingdom (UK). Games will be available to watch on TV through BBC One Scotland or online through the streaming service BBC iPlayer.
Fans can follow all the live updates of the Scotland football team here on GOAL.
Which channel number is BBC One Scotland?
- Channel 1 (SD) (Freeview)
- Channel 101 (HD) (Freeview)
- Channel 101 (Virgin Media)
- Channel 101 (Sky)
- Channel 101 (Freesat)
Where to watch Scotland's World Cup qualifiers in the US
Scotland's World Cup qualification games will be available to stream live on fubo in the United States. Games from UEFA's qualification phase are generally broadcast on the FOX network, including FS1, FS2, Tubi and more, with these channels available via fubo.
When does World Cup 2026 take place?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026. This grand event will be hosted across three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States, making it the largest World Cup ever with 48 teams participating.
Keep an eye out for updates on Scotland's matches, outcomes, and qualification journeys as they gear up for the tournament. The path to 2026 is set to be a thrilling adventure for the Tartan Army!