Robert Snodgrass says Scotland fans are being priced out of the 2026 World Cup, with astronomical ticket prices, pricey flights and outrageous hotel costs making it harder for the Tartan Army to follow the team in North America.
The former Scotland midfielder, who retired from international football with 28 caps and seven goals, said the squad know their support will still be there, but acknowledged that many supporters will struggle to make the trip. Scotland open their Group C campaign against Haiti on June 14th before facing Morocco and Brazil.
Snodgrass also singled out the heart of Steve Clarke’s side, saying John McGinn, Scott McTominay and Andy Robertson have been together for so long that they give the squad a settled core. He said Robertson’s leadership would be a major factor, and praised the captain’s growth and presence in big games.
That matters because Scotland are heading to a World Cup for the first time since 1998, with Clarke set to become the first coach to lead them there since Craig Brown. The scale of the occasion would normally guarantee a flood of travelling fans, and Snodgrass said the Tartan Army is still a massive, globe-spanning support that turns out in numbers and creates a happy atmosphere wherever Scotland play.
But the reality around North America is less straightforward. The ticket, flight and hotel bills are already restricting attendance, and the unanswered question is how many of those supporters will actually be able to get into the stands when Scotland face Haiti. Snodgrass’s comments came in an interview conducted on behalf of Booker, which is urging fans to shop locally during the Summer of Sport.
