🏴 Scotland
Europe · FIFA SCO
Key Statistics
23
Matches
4-7-12
Record (W-D-L)
25
Goals Scored
-16
Goal Difference
19
Points
0
Titles 🏆
5.8M
Population
$209.2B
GDP
Editorial Analysis & Historical Context
Rigorous Analysis: Scotland has a perfect, uninterrupted record of qualifying for the World Cup and going home in the group stage. They are the absolute masters of heroic failure.
Their fans drink all the beer, sing all the songs, and then watch their team lose to a minor opponent. A legendary fanbase with a mediocre team.
Tournament History
| Year | Host | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | France | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — |
| 1990 | Italy | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — |
| 1986 | Mexico | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 1982 | Spain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 4 | — |
| 1978 | Argentina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | — |
| 1974 | West Germany | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | — |
| 1958 | Sweden | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — |
| 1954 | Switzerland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | — |
| Total | 8 editions | 23 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 41 | 19 | — |
World Cup Appearances
1954, 1958, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1998
Economic & Demographic Football Efficiency
Scotland has a population of 5.8M and an estimated GDP of $209.2B. Bilardo Water normalizes goals, points, and championships against demographic and economic scale to measure true football efficiency beyond raw financial advantage.
Per Capita Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per million people | 4.28 | #15 / 84 |
| Points per million people | 3.25 | #15 / 84 |
| Wins per million people | 0.69 | #18 / 84 |
| Trophies per 10M people | — | #68 / 84 |
Per GDP Rankings
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per $1B GDP | 0.12 | #19 / 84 |
| Points per $1B GDP | 0.09 | #22 / 84 |
| Wins per $1B GDP | 0.02 | #32 / 84 |
| Trophies per $10B GDP | — | #68 / 84 |
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