8 days to go

Scotland have appeared in eight World Cup finals and have been involved in some fantastic matches over the years – remember Archie Gemmill’s wonder goal in the 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in 1978?

However, despite several victories, the Tartan Army have never managed to progress beyond the first round of any of their eight finals, a World Cup record.

Perhaps the most upsetting aspect for the Scots is that on three occasions – ’74, ’78 and ’82 – the only thing stopping them from going through to the Second Round was goal difference.