19/06/2026
Well, we cannot end the week without celebrating the triumphs of Scotland and England in the FIFA2026 Football World Cup.
SCOTLAND
When Scotland secured a place in the finals in April 2026, with a stunning overhead kick, the whole country came out to party! The excitement has been growing for weeks. Banners are out, flags are out, bunting is everywhere. As the opening match approached, is seemed as though a quarter of the country boarded flights over to USA đ
Fast forward to their first match on 14th June 2026 and I think we can safely say that America has fallen in love with the Tartan Army! The kilts, the sporrans, the pipes, the bands, the marching, the singing, the laughter, the banter and nowâŚsoon to beâŚthe haggis!
AMERICAâŚEmbrace The Chieftain!
ENGLAND
England entered the tournament as one of the top three favourites, backed by an unbeaten qualifying campaign.
Wednesday 17th June, in Dallas put a spotlight on Englandâs attacking strength. What a match that was. Arguably the finest of the competition so far. England always reaches for the sky. This time they will reach for a second world title that has been elusive for 60 years!
One final poignant observation to makeâŚIf England won the FIFA2026 tournament, on USA soil, in the 250th USA anniversary year, well I think our bragging rights would be more than justified!