The Irish Times

World Cup 2022 draw Q&A: Who has qualified and how does it work?

Teams divided into four pots based on Fifa rankings with Qatar as hosts

Thu Mar 31 2022 - 15:36

Friendly round-up: Germany’s winning run comes to an end after Dutch draw

Scotland surrender two-goal lead in Austria; England put three past Ivory Coast; Northern Ireland lose at Windsor

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 23:03

Steve Clarke exuding confidence as Scotland head for World Cup playoffs

Manager undaunted by the prospect of the likes of Italy and Portugal in the draw after fine win over Denmark

Tue Nov 16 2021 - 22:29

Scotland end fine campaign on a high as they end Denmark’s run

Steve Clarke’s side light up Hampden Park to secure a seeding in World Cup play-offs

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 22:08

Che Adams seals victory in Moldova as Scotland confirm World Cup playoff place

Nathan Patterson also on target as Steve Clarke’s side avoid banana skin in Chisinau

Fri Nov 12 2021 - 19:18

Scott McTominay misses Moldova clash with illness

Scotland send United midfielder home with a throat virus ahead of Friday’s qualifier

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 12:49

Lyndon Dykes takes Scotland closer to playoffs with winner against Faroe Islands

Late goal keeps Steve Clarke’s side in the frame for World Cup qualification

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 23:00

Steve Clarke praises Scotland’s selflessness ahead of Faroe Island clash

Squad players stepping up to the plate despite little attention in hunt for qualification

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 08:29

Steve Clarke: ‘It doesn’t matter how you put them in, so long as you do’

Scotland boss proud of comeback win that leaves squad firmly in qualification hunt

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 22:38

Scotland’s dream dies as Luka Modric magic sees Croatia through

Steve Clarke’s side bow out of Euro 2020 as World Cup finalists advance to the last-16

Tue Jun 22 2021 - 22:11

Double standards laid bare if Uefa’s parasitic liggers get free pass

Uefa threatened to move final unless 2,500 of their dignitaries could swerve quarantine

Tue Jun 22 2021 - 14:11

Scotland’s Billy Gilmour tests positive for Covid-19

Chelsea starlet ruled out of Scotland’s Euro 2020 Group D showdown with Croatia

Mon Jun 21 2021 - 10:43

Clarke not blaming Scotland goalkeeper Marshall for Schick wonder goal

‘It is a fantastic finish . . . sometimes you have to credit the goalscorer’

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 21:53

Czech game could be baptism by fire for Scotland’s Billy Gilmour

Euro 2020: Scots will need inspiration as they face arguably their most important match

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 06:00

Scotland players to take knee in solidarity with England before Wembley clash

Steve Clarke: ‘We will stand against racism and kneel against ignorance’

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 15:04

Scotland players won’t take the knee before Euro 2020 matches

Scottish FA statement says players will ‘stand up to racism’ ahead of their Group D games

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 14:49

Euro 2020 Group D: This feels like a home tournament for England

All eyes will be on Scotland’s clash with England at Wembley on June 18th

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 14:00

Euro 2020 Group A: Italian renaissance will need goals

Team guide: Wales will need some Gareth Bale magic while Turkey are a threat

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 07:00

Ryan Fraser rescues point for Scotland in Tel Aviv

Sluggish first half proves costly for Steve Clarke’s side in Israel

Sun Mar 28 2021 - 22:06

Wales complete unbeaten campaign to secure promotion to top tier

Northern Ireland held by Romania in Belfast; Scotland miss out on promotion; Foden scores twice in England win

Wed Nov 18 2020 - 21:59

Andy Robertson ‘can’t wait for the summer’ as Scotland qualify for Euros

Liverpool left back will lead Scotland out in their first major tournament since 1998

Fri Nov 13 2020 - 09:16

McLean holds nerve in shoot-out to keep Scotland dreaming of Euro 2020

Steve Clarke’s side will now head to Belgrade to take on Serbia

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 23:45

Scotland down five starters but still fully focused for playoff

Stuart Armstrong, Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie among those ruled out of Israel visit

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 09:03

Scotland scrape past makeshift Czech Republic in Olomouc

Ryan Christie’s second penalty in two games secures three points in poor display

Mon Sept 07 2020 - 22:06

Liverpool’s Neco Williams included in Wales squad

Scotland have also named their squad and Ryan Fraser is the most noticeable absentee

Tue Aug 25 2020 - 13:14

Wolves eager to prolong their already gruelling campaign

Nuno Espírito Santo’s side will progress to final stages of Europa League if they can overcome Olympiakos

Wed Aug 05 2020 - 23:00

Griffiths puts hand up as five goal Celtic move 16 points clear

Rangers have two games in hand but Neil Lennon’s side show no signs of faltering

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 19:02

Mick McCarthy insists he and Stephen Kenny ‘get on very, very well’

Manager’s successor to oversee Ireland’s Uefa Nations League Group B4 matches

Wed Mar 04 2020 - 07:01

Steve Clarke will take the win as Scotland scrape past Cyprus

Cyprus boss believes early ruled out goal cost his team in Nicosia

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 18:11

Russia run riot in the second half as Scotland’s miserable run continues

Artem Dzyuba scores twice to end any chance of Steve Clarke’s side making top two

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 22:01

Romelu Lukaku strikes twice as Belgium outclass Scots

Scotland have six points from 12 and missed their captain Andy Robertson in Brussels

Tue Jun 11 2019 - 22:30

Steve Clarke appointed new manager of Scotland

55-year-old appointed by SFA after guiding Kilmarnock to third place SPL finish

Mon May 20 2019 - 15:35

Violence among supporters is becoming more prevalent

Concerns are growing about a wider trend of violence at matches across the UK

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 08:59

Steve Clarke disgusted by Rangers fans after ‘Fenian’ chants

‘To call me a Fenian b*****d, come on. Where are we living in? The Dark Ages?’

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 09:40