23 Jun 2026 06:00:31
Just read Germany, France or Mexico as possible opponents should Scotland progress, Ooooft.
23 Jun 2026 06:33:58
Gies it!!. ??????
23 Jun 2026 06:38:12
Good chance of Scottish getting through even if they lose 1 nil, maybe even losing by a couple of goals.
23 Jun 2026 06:57:14
From those 3 I'd prefer Mexico Fork. ?
23 Jun 2026 07:02:26
Was thinking the same, Coops. ?
23 Jun 2026 07:15:37
Think he'll go 451.
Doak, McTominay, Ferguson, McGinn, Curtis. Midfield and Stewart cf.
Would be a good shout.
23 Jun 2026 07:45:05
Mexico's home record is very impressive. Not sure they'd be the easier of the 3 teams mentioned as possible opponents should Scotland qualify.
23 Jun 2026 07:56:50
I thought we'd draw Germany as things stand? Do things move depending on how high up the 3rd place table we finish?
23 Jun 2026 08:19:39
Unsure, Dado. Just posted what I read, bud.
23 Jun 2026 09:05:49
To an extent Dado, also we can play any one of twelve, win group, second in group, 3rd, depends on how other groups finish, last game, we will see skullduggery re what route certain teams prefer.
23 Jun 2026 09:09:11
We've had a few decent results against good European sides. France have too much quality, but the Germans, they've flattered to deceive for a long time. Not convinced by them at all. I think they can be bullied and out worked on any given day. I wouldn't fancy Mexico in the heat; they'll run the legs off us.
23 Jun 2026 09:20:35
"Skullduggery", love that word, goes well with "Nefarious" or "Machiavellian Machinations", probably lots of brown envelopes passing hands, a bit like the SPFL. ???
23 Jun 2026 09:46:49
I love the smell of skullduggery in the morning! Slide rule at the ready, Fork. Let's hope it works out for us.
23 Jun 2026 10:26:26
Thanks guys, I wasn't sure. Just forcing on Brazil not putting 5 past us. The thought of Vinicius Jr running at Grant Handley is keeping me up at night.
23 Jun 2026 10:52:12
The thought of anyone running at Hanley is a nightmare. Got to go with Mckenna if fit, or if not then Hyam. Think Souttar would also struggle. In typical Scottish fasion, though I'm feeling optimistic... Excitement & nerves kicking in lol.
23 Jun 2026 11:25:28
Mexico beat us easy.
23 Jun 2026 11:55:14
Pretty pathetic that 3rd place teams can qualify for the knockout stages.
Miss the days when it was just the top 2.
23 Jun 2026 12:25:11
I agree, True Blue, the new format for this with 3rd place teams make it a joke competition now.
23 Jun 2026 14:43:26
A lot of folk complain about the top 5 leagues dominating Champions League etc. I personally believe this is similar in regards to giving the smaller nations a chance to dream big. I have absolutely no problem with it at all. There are a few nations not played in World Cups for a long time, which is something, again personally, that I love to see, but I understand where people are coming from also.
I just love the underdog stories of football, even if it is just taking part, memories are made forever. ?
23 Jun 2026 14:44:43
TrueBlue33, seeded groups have been a killer to smaller countries, and in the Champions League etc. Even then there are so many rules to stop certain teams playing against each other until latter stages. All about the money & as far as Europe is concerned will continue to become a closed shop.
23 Jun 2026 16:07:08
Beat Brazil and we won't need to worry about 3rd place as we will be at worst second.
Only joking, guys. ?
I had a few of you there with your fingers on the reply button. ?
Seriously though, the heat here is going to be a major disadvantage, as Brazil play at Miami regularly, so it's like a home game to them.
Hopefully, we can get a goal and a 1-1 draw, or at worst a 2-1 defeat, but it's going to be tough.
I just hope there's something to celebrate tomorrow at the stadium.
23 Jun 2026 18:46:23
Getting the battle fever on. ?
23 Jun 2026 20:34:51
Or possibly just picked up the "lurgy" CO2. ??