Scotland Home Shirt 1996/98

1996–97 – Scotland, managed by Craig Brown, began the 1998 World Cup qualifying campaign with a mix of experienced players like Colin Hendry, Gary McAllister, and John Collins, alongside emerging talents such as Christian Dailly. Scotland played disciplined football, securing wins over Austria, Latvia, and Belarus, but dropped points in crucial matches, leaving qualification uncertain.

1997–98 – Scotland secured qualification for the 1998 World Cup in France, finishing second in their group. At the finals, they drew 1–1 with Norway, lost 3–0 to Morocco, and were narrowly defeated 2–1 by Brazil, exiting at the group stage. The campaign demonstrated resilience but highlighted limitations against elite opposition.