How has world changed since Scotland were last at men's finals?

How has world changed since Scotland were last at men's finals?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, B*Witched were topping the charts, the Scottish Parliament wasn't open yet and Ceefax was behind the BBC's live text in 1998ByAmy Canavan (born in 2000)BBC Sport Scotland in Charlotte, North CarolinaPublished19 November 2025Updated 3 minutes agoWhen Scotland last reached a men's World Cup, the Scottish Parliament didn't exist, Google wasn't a thing and a pint of lager was roughly £1.90.The first concerns around what Y2K would bring were creeping in.C'est La Vie by B*witched was number one in the charts, The Wedding Singer was the best in the box office, and the BBC's written coverage for the opening game against Brazil was on Ceefax.While the Tartan Army were healing their broken hearts with a 10p Freddo after Morocco spoiled the party in St Etienne, little did they know they'd be waiting 28 years to see their country at a men's World Cup again.1998 was a very long time ago. Too long ago. Eight of Steve Clarke's squad here in the US were not even born.A whole generation and then some have been envious of their elders who have experienced their national team dining at the top table. But while Scotland have been sitting in the footballing dark, doing their best to keep their memories of France fresh, the rest of the world has kept spinning. And then some...Why this World Cup will showcase 'different Steve Clarke'Published5 hours agoFrom risk of death to the oldest man at World CupPublished20 hours agoHow Scotland reached the World Cup - told by those who made it happenPublished2 days agoIncredulous transfers & internetBack in a time where Tony Blair was calling 10 Downing Street home and Bill Clinton was kicking about in the White House, the world wasn't revolving around the internet. Though it had been in existence for over a decade, it was largely used for work, not play. It's true pote...