Scotland prepares for World Cup by hosting Japan and Curacao in friendlies

Jan 19, 2026, 3:00 PM20

(Update: Jan 19, 2026, 10:36 PM)

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Scotland prepares for World Cup by hosting Japan and Curacao in friendlies

Japan will visit Scotland for a friendly match on March 28, followed by Curacao on May 30 before the World Cup.
Scotland successfully qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 with a victory over Denmark in November.
These friendly matches will serve as crucial preparation for Scotland's upcoming World Cup campaign.

Scotland

country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom

Japan

island country in East Asia

Curaçao

island country in the Caribbean, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

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