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What is it like to play for Scotland at a World Cup?

BBC Sport · Jun 13, 2026, 10:19 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Key takeaways

  • SNSImage caption, Darren Jackson, bottom left, and Paul Lambert, bottom right, were in Scotland's squad at France 98
  • Some of the replies from those lucky enough to know what it's like to play at a World Cup for Scotland when asked the question we all fantasise about.
  • This is uncharted territory for every one of the 26-man squad who will end Scotland's 28-year absence from the men's tournament this weekend.

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SNSImage caption, Darren Jackson, bottom left, and Paul Lambert, bottom right, were in Scotland's squad at France 98

Some of the replies from those lucky enough to know what it's like to play at a World Cup for Scotland when asked the question we all fantasise about.

This is uncharted territory for every one of the 26-man squad who will end Scotland's 28-year absence from the men's tournament this weekend.

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