Scotland Trophy History | Still Waiting for a World Cup or UEFA European Championship Title

Scotland's story so far

Scotland are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Best result: have never advanced past a World Cup group stage, despite going undefeated in the group in 1974.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Scotland would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship — the top continental honor in the Europe (UEFA) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Scotland ever won a major football trophy?

No. Scotland has never won a FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship. Best result: have never advanced past a World Cup group stage, despite going undefeated in the group in 1974.

What is Scotland's best-ever tournament result?

Best result: have never advanced past a World Cup group stage, despite going undefeated in the group in 1974.

Which trophies could Scotland still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Scotland.

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