Japan vs. Scotland - March 28, 2026

Sebastien Pocognoli: Scotland's new head coach vows to make Tartan Army 'smile' by bringing more successThe 39-year-old has been appointed as Scotlands new head coach; he won the Belgian league with Union Saint-Gilloise last year and was a free agent after leaving Monaco in June; his first game in charge will be against Slovenia in the Nations League on September 26

Sebastien Pocognoli: Scotland appoint former Monaco head coach to replace Steve Clarke on two-year contractSebastien Pocognoli won the Belgian league with Union Saint-Gilloise last year; Pocognoli was a free agent after leaving Monaco in June; Steve Clarke left the Scotland job after their World Cup group-stage elimination; Pocognoli has signed a two-year deal

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Scotland hope to name 39-year-old Pocognoli as successor to Clarke in fresh approachThe Belgian, sacked by Monaco in June, would become Scotland’s first foreign manager since Berti Vogts from 2002-04

Sebastien Pocognoli to Scotland: Former Monaco head coach frontrunner to replace Steve ClarkeSebastien Pocognoli won the Belgian league with Union Saint-Gilloise last year; Pocognoli is a free agent after leaving Monaco in June; Steve Clarke left the Scotland job after nations World Cup group-stage elimination

UEFA Loses Confidence in FIFAEuropean heads to review Infantino's failed plan claiming 'no option should be off the table'

UEFA to Boycott World CupConcacaf joins European nations in rejecting FIFA's proposal

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UEFA Must Show Backbone 😤Reports on FIFA's move to sell World Cup stakes is too big to ignore 📲 (Guardian)

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Scotland assistant Steven Naismith plays down David Moyes links as he reveals talks over future national role The former Scotland forward is set to remain part of the national team set-up; David Moyes has been linked with replacing Steve Clarke after he stepped down following Scotlands World Cup exit; Scotland return to action in the Nations League in September

Top World Cup Flops 😬Ronaldo leads our team of most disappointing players 📲

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Japan football great ‘King Kazu’ Miura, 59, scores first competitive goal in four yearsJapanese football icon Kazuyoshi Miura scored his first competitive goal ⁠in nearly four years on Saturday, finding the net at the age of ⁠59 as ⁠Fukushima United thrashed Iwaki Furukawa 7-0 to advance in the Emperor’s Cup

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Official World Cup Best XI 💎Cubarsí surprisingly left out of FIFA Team of Tournament 📲

World Cup Power Rankings 📊Who are the risers and fallers in our final standings? 📲

World Cup Story So Far 🥹

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The Beautiful Game on the world's biggest stage. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered forever.

World Cup Closing PerformersLooking ahead to how MetLife sees out tournament 📲

World Cup Closing CeremonyAll details including start time, live stream and rumors 📲

🌟 The Champions Chat 🌟

Stars of the World Cup reflect on a wild tournament 🎥

World Cup of memes: Japan fans, Beckham unbothered and a simmering bromanceA tournament with more teams and more games has been filled with euphoria, heartbreak, and these weird and wonderful viral moments

Updated World Cup Rankings 📊Argentina and Spain in the final, but who comes out on top? 📲

World Cup Power Rankings 📊Four teams remain. All 48 nations ranked ahead of semifinals 📲

Rafa Benitez: Ex-Liverpool & Real Madrid boss reveals stance on Scotland amid search for Steve Clarke's successorThe 66-year-old is out of work since leaving Panathinaikos; Steve Clarke stepped down after Scotlands World Cup exit, following seven years in the job; Scotland return to action in the Nations League in September

World Cup Power Rankings 📊How teams stack up after hectic Round of 16 📲

Best World Cup Fanbases 🥳

Here's who brought the vibes this time 🎥

World Cup Power Rankings 📊How teams stack up before Round of 16 📲

The Round of 32 Was Wild 🫨

So many games, even more drama 🎥

Ange Postecoglou is exactly what Japan need after fifth-straight World Cup knockout loss | John DuerdenThe Samurai Blue’s toughest opponents are themselves. The Australian coach would help them kick down the door to football’s global elite

Japan the example to follow but this has been a dismal World Cup for AsiaIran were treated badly while two countries were debutants but Saudi Arabia and South Korea should have done better

World Cup 2026 Odds, Updated Predictions for Tuesday's Round of 32 Matches

It’s time to write off the Germans and Brazil battle past Japan | World Cup DailyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Nicky Bandini as Germany leave the tournament in dramatic fashion in the last 32

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 19 🤩Germany and Netherlands OUT after losing shootouts. All the goals and highlights 📲

‘The right path’: Carlo Ancelotti keeps cool as Brazil come from behind to beat JapanAncelotti said Brazil’s late win was their ‘most complete game’ of the World Cup, while Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu says his side ‘have to improve’ against top teams

Japan Fan Goes Viral 😭

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The interaction between this Japan and Brazil fan after the game

Brazil Eliminates Japan ❌Martinelli the hero in thrilling game. Recap 📲

🚨 BRAZIL'S 95TH-MIN WINNER

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BRAZIL GOAL IN THE 95TH MINUTE 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 MARTINELLI SCORES TO TAKE THE LEAD LATE AGAINST JAPAN 🤯 (via @FOXSports)

Casemiro's Equalizer 🇧🇷

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Casemiro draws Brazil back on level terms 🇧🇷

Brazil Losing to Japan 😱

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JAPAN TAKES THE LEAD OVER BRAZIL 🇯🇵 Kaishu Sano with a beautiful finish

Monday World Cup Predictions 🔮Picking how Germany, Brazil and Netherlands will all fare 📲

Neymar Stays on Bench

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BRASIL DEFINIDO! 🇧🇷 Confira os 11 nomes escalados pelo Mister para enfrentar o Japão nesta segunda-feira (29), às 14h (Brasília), pela segunda fase da Copa do Mundo FIFA 2026. 📺 TV Globo / GE TV / SPORTV / Cazé TV / SBT / NSports 🏟️ Estádio de Houston #BateNoPeito ISSO É

World Cup Power Rankings 📊Can anybody beat France? Listing the heavyweights 📲

World Cup Predictions 🔮Experts' take on how Round of 32 could go 📲

Steve Clarke says he was always going to leave Scotland if World Cup went badlySteve Clarke said it was an easy decision to step down from his role as Scotland head coach, as he always planned to do so if the World Cup did not go to plan

World Cup 2026: Reaction to Canada’s win plus buildup to Brazil v Japan – liveJoin our writers for the latest news as we look back at Canada’s win over South Africa and preview the upcoming last 32 matches

That Was the Group Stage 🌎🏆

World Cup knockouts set up some SPICE 🎥

Small-minded SFA must ditch parochial mentality if Scotland are to thrive | Ewan MurraySearch for a new coach after Steve Clarke’s shock resignation must look outside the country’s borders to avoid future World Cup disappointment

World Cup third-place ranking: Final table as Scotland crash out earlySteve Clarke resigns as Tartan Army’s wait for a maiden knockout berth goes on

Can Brazil Overcome Japan? 🇧🇷This one could be a thriller 📲

World Cup Knockout Stage OddsLooking ahead to next stage 📲

World Cup Group Winners/Losers 🎭🤩 Unreal Golden Boot race 💦 Hate for 'hydration breaks' 📲 Analysis of group stages

World Cup 2026: England win, Clarke quits Scotland and Iran denied at the last – liveJoin our writers for all the latest news as we look back at the group stage and preview the last 32 matches

Steve Clarke steps down from Scotland role after World Cup exit is confirmedResults go against Scotland in Group L which spells the end for Steve Clarke

Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach after elimination from World Cup 2026Steve Clarke has resigned as the Scotland head coach after their elimination from World Cup 2026 was confirmed

Steve Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup elimination confirmedGhanas defeat to Croatia confirmed Scotlands elimination from the 2026 World Cup; Clarke steps down shortly after exit confirmed

The party’s officially over: Scotland eliminated from the World CupSteve Clarke’s side can no longer qualify as one of the eight best third-placed sides

Japan and Morocco face old order giants in the hope of a brave new world | Jonathan WilsonTwo eye-catching last-32 ties offer hope of a winner from outside the traditional powers – Brazil and the Netherlands could be gone

World Cup third-place table and how Scotland can qualify for last 32Scotland’s hopes hanging by a thinnest of threads

World Cup 2026: England through, Scotland wait goes on and joy for Cape Verde – liveJoin our writers for all the latest news from the tournament before the final group stage matches

Why Scotland have not been eliminated from World Cup after Senegal winIt remains a waiting game for Scotland with two rounds of group stage fixtures remaining

Generational Japan Meme 🤣

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Japan just gave us another generational meme😭

World Cup 2026: Haaland and Mbappé face off, Scotland still left in limbo – liveJoin our writers for all the latest news from the tournament before the blockbuster Group I match between France and Norway

What Scotland need to qualify for World Cup knockout stage last 32Tartan Army face nervous wait to see if their tournament ends or extends

World Cup 2026 highlights as Paraguay leave Scotland needing a miracleSouth Americans draw with Australia to claim one of the best third-place teams

Can Scotland qualify for the World Cup knockout stages? What Steve Clarke's side need to qualify as third-placed teamScotland are waiting with agony to see if they have qualified for the World Cup knockout stages as a third-placed team; Steve Clarkes side won just one of their three group games; Opta now give them just a 5.26 per cent of making the last 32

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 15 ✨Every goal and highlight from Thursday's Groups D, E and F finales.

Japan and Sweden both reach World Cup last 32 after Elanga’s strike seals drawAnthony Elanga cancelled out Daizen Maeda’s opener in a result that puts both teams into the knockouts

Absolute Beauty from Japan 🫨

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This Japan goal was truly masterful 🇯🇵 What a moment for the Samurai Blue in Dallas

What a Goal from Elanga 🇸🇪

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AN ABSOLUTE BEAUTY 🇸🇪 Anthony Elanga provides the quick response to equalize for Sweden!

World Cup 2026: Ecuador 2-1 Germany - South American side stun four-time winners to reach knockout stagesEcuador stunned already-qualified Germany with a 2-1 comeback win in New Jersey to reach the World Cup knockout stages and dent Scotland’s hopes of reaching the round of 32.

Japan-Sweden Lineups

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TEAM NEWS Japan XI: Zion Suzuki; Yukinari Sugawara, Keito Nakamura, Hiroki Ito, Ko Itakura; Ayumu Seko, Daichi Kamada, Ao Tanaka; Ayase Ueda, Ritsu Doan, Daizen Maeda Sweden XI: Jacob Widell Zetterström; Alexander Bernhardsson, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Victor Lindelöf, Isak Hien,

The great paradox of Scotland’s World Cup. The fans, superb. The team? Dismal | Ewan MurrayA mess against Brazil, Steve Clarke’s side find themselves in purgatory, hanging around as a faint hope of progression to the last 32 lives on

Brazil Advances to Round of 32 🇧🇷Morocco finishes second and Scotland on the verge of elimination. Group C recap 📲

No Scotland, no party? Brazil boogie all over Tartan Army’s World Cup funIn today’s Football Daily: Oh, Scotland …

Why Japanese Fans Clean Up 🚮

World Cup tradition like no other 🎥

Scotland on the brink after Brazil beating, Mexico march on | World Cup DailyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Nicky Bandini and Ewan Murray as Scotland are beaten convincingly by Brazil to leave their chances of progress hanging in the balance

Clarke has plenty to answer as Scotland wait for World Cup miracleScotland head coach rudely dismissed post-match questions - but he now has time to ponder some proper answers

How Scotland can qualify for World Cup knockout stageTartan Army face nervous wait to see if their tournament ends or extends

The Verdict: Scotland 'harm' knockout chances after costly Brazil defeatSky Sports Luke Shanley gives the latest after Scotlands hopes for knockout football at the World Cup took a huge dent, following defeat to Brazil.

World Cup 2026: Scotland agony as Brazil hit hopes of progress, South Africa advance, and more – liveJoin our writers for all the latest news from the tournament after a chastening night for Scotland and as Curaçao prepare to take on Côte d’Ivoire and Germany face Ecuador

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 14 ⚡Tap for EVERY goal and big moment from wild last round of group play 📲

Clarke and Robertson fear Scotland’s World Cup journey is over after Brazil defeatScotland’s manager Steve Clarke and captain Andy Robertson fear the country’s World Cup journey is over after a chastening defeat to Brazil in Miami

Vinícius Júnior leads Brazil’s star cast in blockbuster show against sorry Scotland | Paul MacInnesMiami is still a city where the stars come out to play – and on Wednesday one shone brighter than anyone else

Scotland 0-3 Brazil: Steve Clarke, Andy Robertson and John McGinn admit 2026 World Cup round of 32 hopes may be overScotland were beaten 3-0 by Brazil in the final game of Group C; eight of 12 third-place teams will reach the round of 32; the Tartan Army are sixth with a number of matches still to play; Steve Clarke, Andy Robertson and John McGinn do not believe they will make the knockout rounds

Scotland’s World Cup dream hanging by a thread after Vinícius sparks Brazil victoryVinícius Júnior’s two goals and Matheus Cunha’s third send Brazil through as group winners and leave Steve Clarke’s side with a very nervous wait

Scotland on brink of World Cup exit after Brazil thrashingTartan Army are in the dark as to whether they will progress

World Cup 2026: Scotland 0-3 Brazil: Vinicius Junior shines as Scots punished to leave progression dream in doubtScotland face a nervous wait to learn their World Cup fate after they were punished by Brazil.

Cunha Wraps it Up 🤝

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CUNHA MAKES IT THREE 🇧🇷 Brazil is flying

Vini Makes It 2-0 🌟

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NOW VINI JR. GETS HIS BRACE 🇧🇷 The Brazilian star finds his second off the header!

VIni Jr. Opens Scoring 🇧🇷

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BRAZIL TAKES THE EARLY LEAD! 🇧🇷 A huge miscue in the back for Scotland and Vini Jr. scores the easy goal

Neymar on Brazil Bench 🤩

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🇧🇷 Brazil XI: Alisson; Danilo, Magalhaes, Marquinhos, Santos; Casemiro, Guimaraes, Paqueta; Vinícius Júnior, Cunha, Rayan. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland XI: Gunn; Robertson, Hendry, Patterson, McKenna; McTominay, McGinn, Ferguson, McLean; Gannon-Doak, Shankland.

Why World Cup is a Goal Fest ⚽️Red-hot strikers, errors and smart subs 📲

World Cup's Second Week 😍

Goals galore in the thrilling second round of group games 🎥

Scotland Fans at Draft Party 💀 (@WillManso on X)

Crashing Miami Heat event latest stop on World Cup tour

Live Commentary - Scotland vs Brazil | 24.06.2026FIFA World Cup match Scotland vs Brazil 24.06.2026. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.

What Scotland need against Brazil as World Cup knockout stage chances revealedEvery permutation for Scotland ahead of their final World Cup group game against Brazil in Miami

Scotland vs Brazil: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, h2h, oddsThe Tartan Army descend on Miami for a huge game as they bid to reach knockout stages for first time

Brazil XI vs Scotland: Predicted lineup and confirmed team newsNeymar available for return as Selecao look to seal top spot in Group C

Scotland XI vs Brazil: Predicted lineup and confirmed team newsTartan Army face the Selecao in huge Group C showdown in Miami

‘Not much faith’: the view from Brazil as they prepare to face ScotlandDebate is raging back home about whether Neymar, Casemiro, Endrick – and others – should be in the World Cup team against the Tartan Army

World Cup 2026: England frustrated; final group games kick off as Scotland face Brazil – liveJoin our writers for all the latest news from the tournament before Scotland’s final group stage match against Brazil in Group C

Pats Eyeing Scotland Game 👀Robert Kraft inspired by World Cup fans in Boston 🎥

Cautious Scotland look to cast off the shackles as history beckonsAs Steve Clarke and his team prepare to take on Brazil and earn a place in the last 32, debate rages about their style

When David Narey scored a screamer for Scotland against Brazil – and Jimmy Hill put his foot in itNarey’s goal at the World Cup in 1982 was a spectacular, unexpected and beautiful strike. But was it a toe poke?

Golden Boot Race CRAZY 🍿Messi out front. 23 players with 2+ goals. Tap for World Cup leaders 📲

Brazil XI vs Scotland: Confirmed team news and predicted lineup Neymar could feature as Brazil look to top group

World Cup 2026 bracket and knockout fixtures - who's facing who in the last 32 and route to finalWho could England and Scotland face in the last 32? How are the routes to the final shaping up? Keep tabs on the potential knockout stage line up with our live World Cup bracket

Scotland XI vs Brazil: Confirmed team news and predicted lineup Scotland know a narrow defeat could secure progress

Scotland vs Brazil: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, odds, h2hScots aim to reach World Cup knockouts for the first time

Tartan Army Heads to Miami 🏝️

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The Tartan Army is coming. 🎟️ https://t.co/3HTx0LONnL

Scotland star lays down Neymar challenge as Brazil World Cup clash loomsDefender has faced legendary winger before and knows what he has got in the locker

Scotland at the World Cup: Steve Clarke's qualification 'dilemma' ahead of crunch Brazil clashFormer Scotland boss Craig Levein says Steve Clarke has a tactical dilemma ahead of Scotlands game with Brazil; Scotland could qualify for last 32 with defeat but goal difference could be a factor; Steve Clarkes team meet Brazil on Wednesday in Miami

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 10 ⚡ALL the action from busy day of games 📲

Ueda inspires Japan to eliminate Tunisia in landmark 1,000th World Cup matchTwo goals from Ayase Ueda helped to sealed the fate of Tunisia and their new coach Hervé Renard in Japan’s 4-0 World Cup Group F victory

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Ueda Puts Nail In Coffin 💪Becomes 1st Japanese player in World Cup history with 2G, 1A in single game

Ito Makes Lead Comfortable 🫡

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"BOY ARE THEY ENJOYING MONTERREY!" 🗣️ - @TNTerens Japan goes up 3-0 after Junya Ito finds the back of the net

Tunisia Saved by Inches 🙌

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Look at how close this was to being Japan's second goal 👀

Kamada's 2nd Goal in 2 Games 2️⃣

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JAPAN OPENS THE NIGHT WITH A 4TH MINUTE GOAL! 🇯🇵 Daichi Kamada in the scoresheet!

Tunisia v Japan: World Cup 2026 – liveMinute-by-minute report: The Eagles of Carthage meet the Samurai Blue in their second group game in Monterrey. Join Jonathan Howcroft for updates

Scotland’s World Cup destiny is in their own hands but lack of gamechangers shows | Ewan MurrayQuestions remain before battle with Brazil after narrow defeat by Morocco leaves fans looking at last-32 permutations

Scotland's World Cup 2026 fixtures, schedule, plus routes to knockout stage and beyond! Can Steve Clarke's side make history?Scotland have begun their 2026 World Cup campaign by beating Haiti and losing against Morocco; Steve Clarkes side next take on Brazil in their final Group C game on Wednesday; the Scots are looking to progress to the knockouts for the first time in their history

Scotland at World Cup: Steve Clarke's side cannot concede early again against Brazil, says Kris BoydScotland must not concede another early goal against Brazil in their final Group C match, says Kris Boyd; Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco with Ismail Saibari scoring after 70 seconds; Steve Clarkes team meet Brazil on Wednesday in Miami

USA go supersonic in Seattle and Morocco squeeze past Scotland | World Cup DailyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Seb Hutchinson, Jack Snape, Alex Abnos and Ewan Murray as the USA progress to the round of 32

World Cup 2026: Scotland fall flat; USA into knockouts; Turkey’s exit and Almíron’s red for covering mouth – liveJoin our writers for the latest from the World Cup, with the Netherlands and Germany in action later

World Cup: Scotland camp react to McGinn AND McTominay's denied penalties vs MoroccoThe Scotland camp reacts to two penalty calls being denied in the World Cup game against Morocco.

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 9 🍿USMNT advances. Morocco faces Scotland. Tap for goals, highlights and more 📲

World Cup Visitors Supercut 🤣Now THIS is what makes the tournament so special 🎥

Scotland rue ‘50/50’ penalty calls in defeat: ‘Morocco got away with one there’Steve Clarke believes Scotland were unfortunate not to be awarded at least one penalty during their defeat to Morocco

Clarke issues Tierney injury update after Scotland star forced offScotland boss also responds to penalty controversy after pair of non-calls

Saibari screamer silences Scotland as Morocco take spoils in BostonSteve Clarke’s men battle to the last but are knocked off top spot in Group C

Saibari strikes after 70 seconds as Morocco puncture Scotland’s World Cup partyMorocco’s Ismael Saibari scored the only goal of the game as Scotland were beaten 1-0 at Boston Stadium

World Cup 2026: Scotland take on Morocco in second group game – in picturesThe Tartan Army descend on Foxborough once again as their team look to seal a place in the knockouts with a win over Afcon champions Morocco at Boston Stadium

Morocco EARLY Lead 🇲🇦

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MOROCCO 2ND MINUTE GOAL! 🇲🇦 Ismael Saibari wasted NO TIME on this beauty

Scotland XI vs Morocco: Starting lineup and confirmed team newsSteve Clarke set for a change of system in search of win to qualify for knockout stages

Live Commentary - Scotland vs Morocco | 19.06.2026FIFA World Cup match Scotland vs Morocco 19.06.2026. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.

Scotland vs Morocco: World Cup 2026 - LIVETartan Army descend on Foxborough once again as last-32 berth within reach

Scotland v Morocco: World Cup 2026 – liveMinute-by-minute by report: Steve Clarke’s men take on Africa’s highest-ranked side in Boston. Join John Brewin

Norway x Scotland Fans Vibe 🥰

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Norway teaching Scotland how to row ❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴THis is what the World Cup is all about 🤝❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿@WeAreSTVRadio

THE WORLD CUP IS HERE 😍

48 nations. 104 games. It's World Cup time 🎥

Scotland XI vs Morocco: Predicted lineup and confirmed team newsScots set for a change of system in search of win to qualify for knockout stages

World Cup 2026: Koné injury mars Canada rout; Scotland’s ‘big challenge’; USA v Australia buildup – liveJoin our writers for the latest from the World Cup as Scotland prepare for a clash with Morocco