Scotland's Last World Cup Hero: John Collins' 1998 Strike & the 2026 Dream

As Scotland gears up for their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, fans fondly remember the last time they saw the net bulge on football's biggest stage. That moment came in the 1998 group stage, when midfielder John Collins coolly slotted home a penalty against Norway in a 1-1 draw. It remains Scotland's solitary World Cup goal in decades, underscoring the years of hurt the Tartan Army hopes to end this summer in North America. Under manager Steve Clarke, the squad is building a formidable line...