Fifa grants special permission to Scots during the 2026 World Cup | OneFootball

Scottish fans have received special permission from FIFA to wear their sporrans, the pouch that is an inseparable part of the traditional kilt, during the World Cup, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) announced.

The Scottish team will be Brazil’s third opponent in Group C of the World Cup, on June 26, in Miami. Before that, the Brazilian team will debut against Morocco and play the second round of the group stage against Haiti.

“FIFA has confirmed that sporrans are allowed in the stadiums, following the standard inspection procedure,” said an SFA spokesperson.

What is a sporran?

The sporran is a pouch that Scots fasten to their belt to make up for the lack of pockets in the kilt.

At first, the World Cup organizers considered the accessory too large to be allowed in the stands and believed it violated security regulations regarding bags and backpacks.

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The strength of the Scottish fans

The Scottish fans are known as the “Tartan Army,” one of the most festive and iconic supporter groups in football.

Thousands of Scots are expected to attend to support their team in its return to the World Cup after 28 years.

The country’s last appearance in the tournament was in 1998, when they were also in Brazil’s group but failed to advance past the group stage. On that occasion, the two teams played the opening match and the Seleção, arriving as the reigning champions, won 2–1.

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