"The Scots have not fared well after qualifying previously, having never progressed past the group stages and won only four of 23 matches. The 28-year gap between 1998 and 2026 is the longest they have been absent from men's World Cups. Scotland have appeared at one Women's World Cup - playing in the 2019 edition in France, but failing to make it out of the group stage."
"Scotland have previously qualified for 10 World Cups but only appeared at nine, having declined to appear at the 1950 tournament. After finishing as runners-up in the British Home Championships, Scotland earned a place at the tournament in Brazil, but the Scottish Football Association declined its place on a matter of principle, having previously declared the nation would only attend as British champions. Despite huge opposition from the players, the SFA held firm, meaning Scotland's first World Cup was the 1954 tournament in Switzerland."
"Their most consistent run of qualifications came from 1974-1990, when they appeared at five in a row. Their full list of qualifications is as follows: Brazil 1950 - declined to appear Switzerland 1954 - group stages Sweden 1958 - group stages West Germanny 1974 - group stages Argentina 1978 - group stages Spain 1982 - group stages Mexico 1986 - group stages Italy 1990 - group stages France 1998 - group stages Canada/Mexico/United States - TBC"
Scotland's men's team secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup, ending a 28-year absence since 1998 and marking the nation's ninth tournament appearance. Historically, Scotland has never progressed beyond the group stages and has won only four of 23 World Cup matches. Scotland previously qualified for 10 World Cups but declined the 1950 place on principle, making 1954 in Switzerland the first actual appearance. The most consistent qualification streak ran from 1974 to 1990 with five consecutive tournaments. The Scotland women's team has appeared once at a World Cup, at France 2019, without reaching the knockout rounds.
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