Scotland faced Belarus at Hampden Park today in a crucial World Cup 2026 qualifying match, with the home side looking to solidify their position at the top of Group C. The game kicked off at 5pm BST.

Scotland has had a strong start to their qualifying campaign, securing seven points from their first three matches. A hard-fought draw away to Denmark was followed by back-to-back victories over Belarus and Greece. Their most recent victory against Greece was particularly impressive, with the team scoring three second-half goals to overturn a deficit.

Belarus, on the other hand, has had a difficult qualifying journey thus far, losing every game. They suffered a heavy defeat against Denmark, losing 6-0. A win against Scotland was essential for Belarus to maintain any realistic hope of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

The match marks the sixth time the two sides have met, with Scotland leading the series with three wins, one draw, and one loss. In their most recent encounter, Scotland secured a 2-0 victory.

A win for Scotland would bring them closer to World Cup qualification. Scotland have not lost a World Cup qualifying match at home in 12 years.

The match was broadcast free-to-air in Britain on BBC Scotland.

Hampden Park, the venue for the match, has a capacity of 51,866 spectators. The stadium has a rich history, having hosted numerous prestigious events, including Olympic Games, UEFA European Championships, and UEFA Champions League finals.