Scotland, Steve Clarke, Tartan Army
10 June 2026
Scotland’s return to the men’s World Cup has underlined how much has changed since their last finals appearance in 1998. Several players in Steve Clarke’s squad were not born when Scotland last played on the biggest stage.
BBC Sport framed the 28-year gap through politics, technology, prices, sport and culture, showing the scale of Scotland’s absence. The feature adds context before a historic campaign for Clarke’s team and the travelling Tartan Army.