The Scotland national football team is set to face Brazil in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The world's oldest football, dated between 1540 and 1570, will be displayed in Miami.
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.
It has been dated to the era of James V and the young Mary, Queen of Scots. Stirling Smith curator Aoife McKenna said somebody in the 1540s must have kicked the ball quite high into the ceiling and it got stuck.
How does this relate to the Scotland national football team?
The Tartan Army has arrived in Miami for Scotland's final group game following a 1-0 win against Haiti and a 0-1 defeat to Morocco. The team's last result was a 4-1 win against Curaçao on 2026-05-30.
What comes next for the Scotland national football team?
The team will face Brazil on 2026-06-24 at 23:00 BST in Miami Stadium. The match will be live on BBC One and iPlayer, BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio 5 Live.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Last result | Scotland 4-1 Curaçao (2026-05-30) |
| Next fixture | vs Brazil (2026-06-24) |
