Scotland’s near three-decade exile from the World Cup was finally brought to an end last month when a breath-taking 4-2 victory over Denmark at Hampden sealed their place at next summer’s tournament in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Placed in pot 3 of Friday’s draw for the competition, the Tartan Army can not wait to discover which opponents they’ll be drawn against in the biggest World Cup of all time, with the draw at the Kennedy Center in the American capital of Washington DC, now just hours away.
With Scotland based in any of 16 host cities over three different countries, thousands of supporters are getting ready to book their flights and accommodation for the tournament, with SkyScanner likely to take a bit of a hammering over the next few days.
A few tipples are likely to be on the agenda, so here at The Scotsman, we’ve decided to rank each host city at the World Cup 2026 based on their average price for a pre-match pint.
Where are you hoping to spend next summer following Scotland?
5. Vancouver - £6.90
One of Canada's most beautiful cities, it is nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains. Famous for its mild climate, Stanley Park, film industry (“Hollywood North”), and status as one of the world’s most ethnically diverse and liveable cities. | Canvo Pro/Getty Images
6. Los Angeles - £6.66
Famous for it volumes of celebrities who live in the area, LA is known as the global entertainment capital, home to Hollywood, major film studios, and the world famous Walk of Fame. A culturally diverse megacity, tourist love the Santa Monica and Venice beaches. | Canvo Pro/Getty Images
7. San Francisco - £5.73
Home of the Golden Gate Bridge, it is most loved for its Victorian architecture, steep cable-car streets,, and landmarks such as Fisherman’s Wharf and the painted Ladies. | Canvo Pro/Getty Images
8. Toronto - £5.46
Home to the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Blue Jays, and the Canadian national team, Toronto (pronounced 'Tronno') is one of the most diverse cities on the planet, and has a reasonable pint price of £5.46. | Canvo Pro/Getty Images Photo: Canvo Pro/Getty Images