Scotland
Scotland return to football's biggest stage after a 28-year absence, the longest gap in the country's tournament history. Steve Clarke has built a structured, defensively disciplined side that punched above its weight in Euro 2024 qualifying — including a 3-0 demolition of Spain at Hampden. Andy Robertson (Liverpool) captains from left-back; Scott McTominay's move to Napoli has unlocked his attacking output; John McGinn provides energy from midfield. Group C with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti makes survival ambitious — Brazil and Morocco are heavy favourites — but the Tartan Army travel in numbers, and a result against Haiti plus a draw against Morocco could yield the points needed for a knockout-round qualification.