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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
Sport
Steph Brawn

Regrets, near-misses and a rowing boat – Scotland's history at the World Cup

Scottish defenders surround Brazil's Antonio Careca as he threatens the goal during a 1990 World Cup match (Image: Jean-Yves Ruszniewski/TempSport/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)

WHILE an entire generation has missed out on seeing Scotland in a World Cup until now, the nation has a long history in the tournament.

Over the years, Scotland have appeared in eight editions of the World Cup, though it’s largely been a tough watch for fans with the team narrowly missing out on reaching the knockout stages several times.

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