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?
13. Houston - £4.53
The cheapest American host city for a pint? Say hello to Houston, Texas. As the famous goes goes, 'we have a problem' - but Scotland fans certainly won't have many issues getting a beer here. | Canvo Pro/Getty Images Photo: Canvo Pro/Getty Images
14. Mexico City - £2
The Mexican capital will host the tournament's opening game - and the pints are pretty low cost too. The city is home to world-class museums like the National Museum of Anthropology, vibrant neighbourhoods such as Coyoacán and Roma, and iconic landmarks including the Angel of Independence and the murals of Diego Rivera. It serves as Mexico’s political, economic, and cultural heart. | Canvo Pro/Getty Images
15. Monterrey - £2
Mexico’s third-largest city and capital of Nuevo León, has a metropolitan population of over 5.3 million and is the country’s wealthiest and most industrialized hub. However, a pint will cost you an average of just £2. | Canvo Pro/Getty Images Photo: Canvo Pro/Getty Images
16. Guadalajara - £1.40
The cheapest place for a pint? Guadalajara! Mexico's second-largest city and the capital of Jalisco state, with a metropolitan population exceeding 5 million people. Founded in 1542, it serves as a major hub for technology, culture, and industry. The birthplace of mariachi music, tequila, and charrería (Mexican rodeo). | Canvo Pro/Getty Images