The Story of Scotland's 1986 World Cup Campaign

Scotland travelled to Mexico for the 1986 FIFA World Cup hoping to make an impact on football’s biggest stage. Managed by Sir Alex Ferguson following the tragic death of Jock Stein during qualification, Scotland faced a difficult group containing Denmark, West Germany and Uruguay. Despite battling hard and producing some memorable moments, the tournament ended in disappointment as the Scots were unable to progress beyond the group stage.