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World Cup 2026: Scotland to start campaign in Denmark or Portugal
Scotland will begin their World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign away to either Denmark or Portugal on 5 September.
The final place in Group C will be decided when those two sides meet in a Nations League A quarter-final in March, with the losers joining Steve Clarke’s side, Greece and Belarus in Group C of the European qualifiers.
Following Friday’s draw, Fifa has now announced the schedule of fixtures, which all take place in a three-month spell at the end of 2025.
Scotland conclude their campaign with a reverse fixture in either Lisbon or Copenhagen on 18 November, with the group winners progressing to the finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The group runner-up will have a second chance to qualify through two rounds of play-offs.
Scotland’s World Cup, Group C fixtures:
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Friday, 5 September: Denmark or Portugal (away)
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Monday, 8 September: Belarus (away)
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Thursday, 9 October: Greece (home)
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Sunday, 12 October: Belarus (home)
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Saturday, 15 November: Greece (away)
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Tuesday, 18 November: Denmark or Portugal (home)
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