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Questions about Scotland national football team

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When did the Scotland national football team play their first official international match?

The Scotland national football team played their first official international match on the 30th of November 1872. Eleven players from Queen's Park gathered at Hamilton Crescent in Partick to face an English side in a goalless draw.

Who holds the record for most international appearances for the Scotland national football team?

Kenny Dalglish holds the record for most international appearances with one hundred and two caps between 1971 and 1986. He scored thirty goals for Scotland sharing the top scorer title with Denis Law.

Where does the Scotland national football team play its home matches today?

Hampden Park in Glasgow serves as the traditional home ground for the Scottish national team. The SFA purchased Hampden from Queen's Park in 2020 making all home games played there since.

What kit colors did the Scotland national football team wear during Euro 1996?

A tartan kit appeared between 1994 and 1996 worn by the Scotland national football team during all three matches at Euro 1996. Pink shirts with black shorts were used as an away kit during the 2016, 17 season.

How many times has the Scotland national football team won the British Home Championship?

Scotland won the British Home Championship outright on twenty-four occasions and shared the title seventeen times. The tournament began in 1883 and became the primary competitive fixture for the four Home Nations.