REPORT: 15 amazing old pictures of Tartan Army and Scotland supporters during the 1998 World Cup

Not the first time Scotland fans have created a memorable impression at Euro 2024. These 12 amazing old pictures show World Cup 1998 fans in action.

The Tartan Army invasion of Germany for Euro 2024 will live long in the memories for thousands of supporters, despite the well-known sinking feeling at the end of game three.

Many saw it as an opportunity to experience Scotland’s participation in a major event for the first time in their lives, as well as a chance to spend a month away from home with loved ones. However, as usual, there was also the misplaced expectation that this time would be different. Even though it wasn’t, we still had a great time, did not we?

The mood created by the Tartan Army throughout the group rounds of the tournament was highly praised by fans in Cologne, Stuttgart, and Munich, indicating that the fans from Scotland were not the only ones who were unhappy to leave Germany.

These 15 amazing old pictures of Scotland supporters during the 1998 World Cup in France demonstrate that it is not the first time the country has been overrun by supporters during a major competition.

Do you recognize yourself in the pictures?