The Scotland national football team's recent performance has raised concerns, with Ian Wright expressing sympathy for the fans who have endured decades of struggling to qualify for major tournaments. Their last result was a 4-0 win against Liechtenstein on 2025-06-09.

What's going wrong for Scotland national football team?

The team's 3-0 defeat to Brazil has left them hanging on to see if three points and a goal difference of minus three will be enough to get them into the knockout stage of a competition for the first time in their history. Ian Wright, the former England and Arsenal striker, believes Scottish football needs a 'bolder, braver vision' to kick on from their current position.

Why is Norway an example for Scotland national football team?

Wright drew a comparison with the Norwegian league, which has produced world-class players like Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard, and last season saw Bodo/Glimt reach the last 16 of the Champions League. Norway has a similar population to Scotland, but their league averages 6,000-7,000 attendees per week, with a better commercial outfit and a £25m more lucrative broadcast deal than Scotland.

What's next for Scotland national football team?

The fans are very proud of their team, but Wright thinks somebody in Scotland is letting down the country on a massive scale. He believes there needs to be a change in the way Scottish football is run, with a focus on developing a bolder and braver vision for the national side. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | Liechtenstein 0-4 Scotland (2025-06-09) | | Goal difference | minus three | The Scotland national football team will be hoping to turn their fortunes around and make it into the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026.