Scotland's coach raises the bar of ambitions.

Steve Clarke, the coach of the Scottish national football team, has raised the ambitions of his team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, confirming that the main goal is to advance beyond the group stage and achieve an unprecedented accomplishment in the history of Scottish football.

Clarke explained in media statements before the team's departure to the United States that this participation represents an important opportunity to showcase the progress the team has made in recent years, urging fans to enjoy the atmosphere of the tournament and support the players in this global event.

The Scottish coach spoke about the absence of midfielder Billy Gilmour due to injury, expressing his sadness at the player's exclusion from the finals, noting that the injury occurred at a difficult time just before the start of the competitions, which caused great disappointment within the Scottish camp.

Despite this setback, Clarke emphasized that his team retains its full ambitions, confirming a strong desire among the players to write a new chapter in Scotland's history.

The Scottish national team will compete in the World Cup in Group C alongside teams from Morocco, Brazil, and Haiti.