Scotland returns to men's World Cup after 28 years away
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 11:44 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Scotland is participating in a men's World Cup for the first time since 1998, when the team was eliminated by Morocco. Since that tournament, significant cultural and technological changes have unfolded, including the rise of the internet and the establishment of the Scottish Parliament. The current squad includes several players born after the last World Cup appearance. With eight players from Steve Clarke's roster born post-1998, this tournament marks a landmark moment for those who have not witnessed the national team on such a global stage before.
- •Scotland last participated in the men's World Cup in 1998.
- •The national team was eliminated by Morocco in that tournament.
- •This year's squad includes players under 28 years old.
- •Major cultural changes have occurred in Scotland since 1998.
- •Steve Clarke leads a squad eager to make their mark.
- 11:44 AMYahoo Sports — How has world changed since Scotland were last at men's finals?
- 11:44 AMBBC Football — How has world changed since Scotland were last at men's finals?
"When Scotland last reached a men's World Cup, the Scottish parliament didn't exist, Google wasn't a thing and a pint of lager was roughly £1.90.
"When Scotland last reached a men's World Cup, the Scottish parliament didn't exist, Google wasn't a thing and a pint of lager was roughly £1.90.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 11:44 AMHow has world changed since Scotland were last at men's finals?
When Scotland last reached a men's World Cup, the Scottish parliament didn't exist, Google wasn't a thing and a pint of lager was roughly £1.90.
- BBC FootballJun 10, 2026, 11:44 AMHow has world changed since Scotland were last at men's finals?
When Scotland last reached a men's World Cup, the Scottish parliament didn't exist, Google wasn't a thing and a pint of lager was roughly £1.90.
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