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Scotland prepares for tight World Cup play-off match against Czech Republic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:15 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Scotland prepares for tight World Cup play-off match against Czech Republic

Summary

Scotland's head coach Melissa Andreatta anticipates a "tight game" against the Czech Republic in the first round of their World Cup play-off. The match will take place over two legs, with Scotland having qualified for the play-offs after edging their Nations League group on goal difference over Belgium. Andreatta emphasized the importance of fine margins and the need for her team to capitalize on opportunities. She acknowledged the excitement surrounding the men's team’s qualification for the World Cup and expressed a desire for Scotland's women's team to achieve similar success. The preparation from the Nations League phase is seen as beneficial ahead of this critical matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Andreatta expects a highly competitive match against the Czech Republic.
•Scotland was seeded in the draw after topping their Nations League group.
•The team aims to leverage their attacking strengths in the play-offs.
•Scotland aims to replicate the men's team success at the World Cup.

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What they're saying

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Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta is expecting a "tight game" when her side face Czech Republic in the first round of their World Cup play-off. "I'm expecting a very tight game, especially when everything is on the line," Andreatta said. Scotland edged their Nations League group on goal difference ahead of Belgium and were seeded for the draw as a result.
— Yahoo Sports

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