⚽ The Kick-Off - Tuesday 17th March 2026
Latest Scotland squad announced with Findlay Curtis included. Falkirk sign Craig Sibbald on a pre-contract. New Scottish football documentary series focusing on Ultras begins tonight.
📒 Random Scottish Football Fact #272: Founded in Edinburgh by Irish immigrants in the Cowgate area (commonly known at the time as "Little Ireland") the name Hibernian was chosen in reference to the Latin name for Ireland.
NEWS
🆕 Steve Clarke announced his last Scotland squad before the World Cup team is decided.
Findlay Curtis was the surprise inclusion. Scotland face Japan at Hampden, then the Ivory Coast in Liverpool at the end of the month. - Scottish FA website
🍺 Scotland fans who will be seated in the upper tier of the South Stand at Hampden for the Japan and Curacao friendlies will be able to buy a beer pre-match as part of ongoing trials of re-introducing alcohol to football. - Drew Sandelands, Glasgow Times
✍️ Dundee United’s Craig Sibbald has signed a pre-contract to return to Falkirk.
The 29-year-old made his debut for Falkirk in 2011/12, making more than 270 appearances for the club. - Falkirk FC website
📝 It was a day of good news for Falkirk. Left-back Leon McCann has signed a two-year contract extension. - Falkirk FC website
😢 Former Kilmarnock manager and Director of Coaching at the Scottish FA Jim Fleeting has sadly passed away at the age of 70 years old. - BBC
📺 A three-part series on the rise of Ultras in Scotland begins on BBC Scotland tonight at 9pm. This should be worth a watch. - BBC
🌎 Days until Haiti v Scotland at the World Cup: 88
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL FIXTURES TODAY
➡️ William Hill League One
Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Peterhead (7.45pm)
➡️ William Hill League Two
The Spartans v Forfar Athletic (7.45pm)
➡️ Park’s Motor Group Lowland League
Albion Rovers v East Stirlingshire (7.45pm)
Broxburn Athletic v Linlithgow Rose (7.45pm)
Cowdenbeath v University of Stirling (7.45pm)
plus matches in the West of Scotland Football League, North of Scotland League and East of Scotland Qualifying Cup. View all fixtures on the Scottish Football Fixtures website.
WORLD CUP EVENTS
🌎 Inverness World Cup Fanzone
Inverness Leisure Centre - all three games
The Highland’s largest indoor world Cup Fanzone has been announced for Inverness Leisure.
Supporters can expect and electric match-day atmosphere with huge indoor screen, DJ’s, special guest live music, and a fully stocked bar and food offering to keep the energy high before, during and after kick off.
Designed as a family friendly event, the fanzone offers a safe, welcoming and vibrant environment where fans of all ages can come together to show their support for Scotland on the world stage.
Get your tickets at Ironworksvenue.com
🌎 The World Cup at The Drake, Glasgow
The Drake, Lynedoch Street, Glasgow - all three games
Head to The Drake for the Scotland games in the World Cup and catch every moment live on their big screens.
For £10 a ticket, you'll enjoy a classic matchday combo - a delicious pie and refreshing pint to savour while the game unfolds.
Get your tickets for Scotland v Haiti
Get your tickets for Scotland v Morocco
Get your tickets for Scotland v Brazil
🌎 The Scottish Football Kick-Off World Cup Quiz, Glasgow
The Clubhouse, Princes Street, Glasgow - Monday 1st June
By the start of June, World Cup fever will be ramping up, and what better way to add to the excitement than The Scottish Football Kick-Off World Cup Quiz?
Hosted by none other than commentator Rory Hamilton, expect general World Cup knowledge rounds, Scotland at the World Cup round, and much more.
There will be prizes for at least the top five teams.
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