Сб. Шотландия / Scotland National Team

Nickname The Tartan Army
Association Scottish Football Association
Confederation UEFA (Europe)
Head coach Walter Smith, (2004-)
Asst coach Tommy Burns Ally McCoist
Captain Barry Ferguson
Most caps Kenny Dalglish (102)
Top scorer Kenny Dalglish, Denis Law (30)
Home Stadium Hampden Park
FIFA code SCO
FIFA ranking 25
Highest FIFA ranking 20 (October 1999)
Lowest FIFA ranking 88 (March 2005)
Elo ranking 32
Highest Elo ranking 1 (1876-1892 1904)

The Scotland national football team has played international football longer than any other nation in the world along with England, who they played in the world's first international football match at the West of Scotland Cricket Club, Partick, in 1872. The match ended 0-0.[1]
One of Scotland's most famous results occurred in 1967, when they defeated the World Cup holders England 3-2 at Wembley Stadium. Some fans jovially claimed that this victory made Scotland the unofficial world champions. This joke ultimately led to the conception of the Unofficial Football World Championships. Interestingly, Scotland have won more UFWC title matches than any other side.

In recent years, the Scottish team have become famous for their travelling support, known as the Tartan Army, who have won awards from UEFA for their combination of vocal support and friendly nature.[2] The Tartan Army and the roligans of Denmark are often considered amongst the world's best national team fans.
On May 13, 2006, Scotland won the Kirin Cup after beating Bulgaria 5-1 (with 2 goals each for Kris Boyd and Chris Burke on their debuts) and drawing 0-0 with Japan.[3]

Scotland beat World Cup runners up France 1-0 on October 7, 2006 in their Euro 2008 qualification match at Hampden Park.[4]
Traditionally England have been one of Scotland's fiercest rivals, though in recent times there has been a lack of regular fixtures between the two teams.