After 16 years in the wilderness, Scotland returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 1958. Willie Ormond was the man tasked with guiding them back.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 5 |
| 2 |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | -14 | 0 |
Scotland found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage.
Scotland emerged from the group stage unbeaten, showing resilience in a tough opening round. Their campaign featured a 2-0 win over DR Congo, a 0-0 draw with Brazil, and a 1-1 draw with Yugoslavia. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Scotland's campaign ended at the the opening round.
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3scored1conceded
Unbeaten throughout eliminated in the group stage.
Joe Jordan led Scotland's attack with 2 goals at the 1974 World Cup.
Conceded in only 1 of 3 matches
The tactical mind behind Scotland's 1974 campaign. Leading Scotland at his first World Cup.
The Scottish team employed a 2-3-5 formation, with Joe Jordan playing as an attacking midfielder. They relied on their quick counterattacks and strong defensive line to hold their own against stronger opponents.
