Scotland smashed Bolivia in New Jersey, delivering a statement performance ahead of their first World Cup appearance in 28 years.Lawrence Shankland opened the scoring early on before Scott McTominay

The Scottish national team crushed the Bolivian national team 4-0 in a friendly match, which the Europeans dominated from start to finish; they are in great form heading into the 2026 World Cup.

Watch Che Adams' double after goals by Lawrence Shankland and Scott McTominay and read analysis after Scotland beat Bolivia in style.

Follow live friendly action from Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey, as the Scots gear up for the World Cup with a tournament tune-up against Bolivia.

Welcome to our highlights of the FIFA International Friendly between Scotland and Curacao at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Lawrence Shankland scored a brace a

When Scotland faced Denmark at Hampden Park at 7.45pm on 18th November, the brief was clear: defeat the nation then 18 places higher in Fifa's rankings and qualify for a first World Cup since 1998. Lose, and face the gut-wrenching unpredictability of the play-offs. One of the most famous nights in Hampden's 122-year history followed.

Five-times world champions Brazil — they have won more World Cups than any other country — are clear favorites to win the group under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti. Morocco will be hoping to relive the dream of the 2022 edition, when they finished fourth and became the first Arab and African nation to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup.

Even with an expanded World Cup, UEFA still has a daunting qualifying path for the 16 spots in the U.S., Mexico and Canada next summer. And on Tuesday, Scotland found itself in a position to end a 28-year World Cup drought. You best believe that Scotland ...

Scotland will make their long-awaited return to the World Cup in confident mood following a convincing 4-0 friendly win over Bolivia in New Jersey.

So many watershed moments, but only one can be the greatest. We're asking you to choose the most iconic goal scored by the Scotland men's national team. Over the last few weeks, you have put forward your suggestions and we can now announce the 16 goals to ...