The Scotland national football team is set to face Brazil in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 match. The world's oldest football, dated between 1540 and 1570, will be displayed at the Coral Gables Museum in Florida until Saturday.

What is the significance of the world's oldest football?

The ball, recognized by Guinness World Records, is roughly the size of a small melon and made from thick leather panels containing a pig's bladder.

How does this relate to the Scotland national football team?

The ball has been loaned to the museum by Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, where it is the prize exhibit in a collection of more than 40,000 items.

What comes next for the Scotland national football team?

The team's last result was a 4-1 win against Curaçao on 2026-05-30. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | Scotland 4-1 Curaçao | | Next fixture | vs Brazil, 2026-06-24 | The Scotland national football team will face Brazil on 2026-06-24, and the match will be live on BBC One and iPlayer, BBC Radio Scotland, and BBC Radio 5 Live.