Scots chase history on return to global stage

CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2026-05-27 00:00

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Aston Villa's Scottish captain John McGinn reacts during last week's UEFA Europa League final in Istanbul. REUTERS

Scotland returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, determined not to just make up the numbers, as Steve Clarke's side aims to finally end generations of group-stage heartbreak.

In 12 previous attempts at major tournaments, Scotland has fallen just short of making the knockout stages.

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