Scotland prepare for Bolivia friendly ahead of World Cup return

Scotland will face Bolivia in an international friendly on Saturday as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The match kicks off at 21:00 BST in the United States. It marks Scotland's first friendly on American soil ahead of their return to the tournament after a 28-year absence. Striker Lawrence Shankland said a win would put the team in a good position for their opening group game against Haiti. He noted the importance of proper preparation following last week's 4-1 victory over Curacao. Bolivia coach Oscar Villegas plans to give opportunities to younger players during the match. Several players from both sides are unavailable due to injuries or visa issues. Predicted line-ups include Guillermo Viscarra in goal for Bolivia and Liam Kelly for Scotland. Coverage will be available on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

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Junya Ito celebrates Japan's 1-0 win over Scotland in World Cup warm-up at Hampden Park.
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Japan beats Scotland 1-0 in World Cup warm-up friendly

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Junya Ito scored a late winner as Japan defeated Scotland 1-0 in an international friendly at Hampden Park on Saturday. The visitors dominated possession and extended their strong form, while Scotland showed promise but fell short. The match served as preparation for Scotland's first World Cup appearance since 1998.

Scotland secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Bolivia in an international friendly in New Jersey on Saturday. The result marked their final warm-up match before the 2026 World Cup.

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Scotland plays host to Japan in a World Cup warm-up friendly at Hampden Park on Saturday at 5pm. Manager Steve Clarke expects changes to the lineup due to injuries and aims to test squad depth ahead of the summer tournament. Japan, the first team to qualify for the World Cup, brings a strong record against European sides.

Spain face Iraq in La Coruna on Thursday night as part of their build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Coach Luis de la Fuente has stressed his team will play at full intensity despite concerns over the pitch condition.

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Belgium defeated World Cup co-hosts United States 5-2 in an international friendly at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday. Weston McKennie gave the hosts an early lead, but Belgium responded with five unanswered goals after halftime. The result underscores the USA's inconsistent form under manager Mauricio Pochettino ahead of the June tournament.

Following their semifinal advances, Demokratiska Republiken Kongo faces Jamaica tonight in Mexico for one of two remaining 2026 World Cup spots, while Iraq takes on Bolivia early Wednesday. The winners will join 46 other teams at the tournament. All four nations have prior World Cup experience but limited success.

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France meet Colombia in an international friendly at Northwest Stadium on Sunday evening, as both teams gear up for the World Cup. Les Bleus head into the match on an eight-game unbeaten streak following a 2-1 victory over Brazil.

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