Title: Scotland qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026

By Liz Smith

Scottish Football Association crest

Scotland returns to soccer’s biggest stage after a very exciting 4-2 win over Denmark in November, 2025. The last time Scotland was in the tournament was in 1998. 

Scotland’s Group C opponents are Brazil, Morocco and Haiti. Unfortunately, none of these matches will be played in Toronto, with all taking place in the US as follows:

Saturday June 13, 2026: Haiti v Scotland - Gillette Stadium, Boston
Friday June 19, 2026: Scotland v Morocco - Gillette Stadium, Boston
Wednesday June 24, 2026 : Scotland v Brazil - Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Meanwhile, Canada, who is in Group B, will face Qatar and Switzerland in Vancouver in their final two group stage matches. Their first game will be in Toronto against a yet to be determined European nation (either Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Wales or Northern Ireland), as follows:

Friday June 12, 2026: Canada v UEFA playoff winner - BMO field, Toronto
Thursday June 18, 2026: Canada v Qatar - BC Place, Vancouver
Wednesday June 24, 2026: Canada v Switzerland - BC Place, Vancouver 

Exciting times! All the best to Scotland and Canada, we’ll be watching closely