Scotland fans made a significant impact at Euro 2024, but this isn’t the first time they’ve left a memorable mark. Here are 12 fantastic retro photos of fans from the 1998 World Cup.
Despite the all-too-familiar disappointment after game three, the Tartan Army’s invasion of Germany for Euro 2024 will be remembered fondly by thousands of supporters.
For many, it was a chance to experience Scotland participating in a major tournament for the first time, spending a month away with family and friends, accompanied by the ever-hopeful belief that this time might be different. It wasn’t, but we enjoyed ourselves, didn’t we?
Scotland fans weren’t the only ones sad to leave Germany. Fans across Cologne, Stuttgart, and Munich praised the atmosphere and impact of the Tartan Army, who brightened the group stages of the tournament.
This isn’t the first time Scotland fans have made a significant impression abroad at a major tournament. These 15 brilliant retro photos from the 1998 World Cup in France are proof of that.
1. Nice beard!
A Scottish supporter waves at Parc Lescure in Bordeaux before the 1998 World Cup game against Norway.
2. Come on Scotland!
A Scotland fan with his face painted cheers on the team against Morocco.
3. A young Scotland fan ahead of the 1-1 draw with Norway at Parc Lescure in Bordeaux.
4. A wee bit of tourism. Three Scotland fans take in the Eiffel Tower in Paris.