Scotland vs Brazil | TartanQEC Social

Event Details

When

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Kick-off 23:00 (BST)

Where

Location TBC

Details to follow

Who

All workshop participants

Tartan optional, but strongly encouraged

The Match

This is Scotland's third and final group-stage fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a fitting climax to the group and a rematch of one of Scottish football's most cherished nights. On 10 June 1998, at the Stade de France in Paris, Scotland faced Brazil in the opening game of the World Cup. Brazil won 2–1, but not before John Collins equalised from the penalty spot and Tom Boyd's unfortunate own goal broke Scottish hearts. Scotland were eliminated in the first round in 1998, but on goal difference, technically without ever losing a game to a non-Brazilian opponent. This remains one of the great World Cup openers, and the memory has never faded north of the border. Nearly three decades on, Scotland are back on the biggest stage, and Brazil are once again standing in their way.

Scotland squad line up before the opening match of the 1998 FIFA World Cup against Brazil — Scotland line up before the 1998 World Cup opener against Brazil at the Stade de France, Paris.

John Collins steps up to take the penalty that equalised for Scotland against Brazil in 1998 — John Collins converts the penalty to make it 1–1.

No Scotland No Party

Scotland's travelling support, the Tartan Army, is one of football's great institutions. They have been voted among the best-behaved supporters at multiple major tournaments, a feat made all the more remarkable by the scorelines they are often asked to endure.

Tartan Army supporters celebrating at France 98 — The Tartan Army in France, 1998.

No Scotland No Party. When the Tartan Army arrives, the party has started. This anthem has been sung in Paris, Seville, Amsterdam, and now, apparently, Edinburgh at 23:00 on a Wednesday during a quantum error correction workshop.

Realistic Expectations

Let's be honest. Scotland are the underdogs. Brazil have won the World Cup five times. Scotland are yet to win it once, but this is the year this will change. The bookmakers are not convinced. We are unconvinced by the bookmakers.

Whether Scotland progress or go home on goal difference (again), we will be watching together, and that is the point. Some experiences are best shared, and this, for better or worse, is one of them. Come along for discussions about Magic State Cultivation whilst watching sporting greatness unfold.