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?
9. Dallas - £5.46
Known for its modern skyline, it was also the site of JFK’s 1963 assassination. A world-class arts district, and history sports teams the Cowboys and Mavericks, Dallas will cost you an average of £5.46 for a pint. | Canvo Pro/Getty Images Photo: Canvo Pro/Getty Images
10. Atlanta - £4.80
Atlanta, Georgia, is the economic and cultural capital of the American South with a metro population exceeding 6.3 million and serves as headquarters for global giants like Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, and CNN. Cost for a pint, though? A mere £4.80. One of the cheaper American host cities. | Canvo Pro/Getty Images Photo: Canvo Pro/Getty Images
11. Kansas City - £4.77
With World Cup matches set to take place at the 76,416-seat GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City has one of the best stadiums at the tournament. Known for it's Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and its giant shuttlecocks, a beer will cost you a modest £4.77 on average. | Canva/Getty Images Photo: Canvo Pro/Getty Images
12. Philadelphia - £4.58
Fancy a Philly cheesesteak and a pint before heading to a game at the Lincoln Financial Field? Then you're in luck. One of the cheapest host cities for a beer, Philadelphia charges are average of £4.58 for a pint. | Canvo Pro/Getty Images Photo: Canvo Pro/Getty Images