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Scotland eyes World Cup history under Clarke in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Scotland eyes World Cup history under Clarke in 2026

Summary

Scotland returns to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, led by manager Steve Clarke. The team is placed in Group C alongside Morocco, Brazil, and Haiti, with three teams qualifying for the knockout stage. Scotland's likely path includes difficult matchups against top teams like France and Germany if they finish third. Should they place higher, their route could potentially allow for matchups against the Netherlands and Argentina. The tournament begins at the end of June 2026.

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•Scotland faces Morocco, Brazil, and Haiti in Group C.
•Clarke is the first Scottish manager at a World Cup since 1998.
•Three teams from the group advance to knockout rounds.
•Scotland's path could include matches against top nations like France and Argentina.
•Tournament kicks off at the end of June 2026.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland’s potential route to the 2026 World Cup final as Steve Clarke looks to make history

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Scotland make their return to the World Cup stage for the first time in 28 years. The Tartan Army will cross the Atlantic in full force as Steve Clarke becomes the first manager to lead his country out at a World Cup since Craig Brown did so at France 1998.
— Yahoo Sports

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