The Scottish Football Association (SFA) has confirmed that the Tartans have been given the green light to wear kilts with kilts at this summer’s World Cup matches.
Thousands of supporters are expected to travel to the United States to cheer on Steve Clark’s side after the men’s national team qualified for the tournament for the first time since 1998.
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The World Cup Stadium Code of Conduct states that ticket holders are only allowed to bring certain types of luggage into the stadium.
Sporrans initially failed to meet strict safety standards, but following negotiations between world football’s governing body FIFA and the SFA, it has now been agreed that fans can wear them.
Scottish fans parade in full national costume to watch the match during Euro 2024 in Germany [PA Media]
Scotland will play Haiti and Morocco in Boston and Brazil in Miami after advancing to the final with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Denmark at Hampden in November.
The 2026 event will feature 48 teams and take place from June 11 to July 19 in 16 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Under current regulations at both stadiums, the only large bags allowed into the venue must be made of clear plastic and must not exceed 30cm x 30cm x 15cm in size.
Any opaque packet must be no larger than 11cm x 16.5cm – almost half the size of many sporrans.
Without this deal, Scotland fans would have to leave their shirts in lockers outside or discard them entirely.
A spokesman for the Scottish Football Association said: “FIFA has confirmed that players will be allowed into stadiums in line with standard search and inspection procedures and will continue to work with the Scottish Football Association to educate their matchday staff and prepare to welcome fans to Boston and Miami.”
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“The Scottish Football Association’s ticketing and membership teams are in ongoing dialogue with tournament organizers to ensure Scottish fans are as welcome to venues as they are around the world.”
