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By STUART MACDONALD FOR THE SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL <\/p>\n

Published: 15:45 EST, 16 January 2026 | Updated: 15:45 EST, 16 January 2026 <\/p>\n

It IS the national dress of the Tartan Army that will become the centre of attention during the World Cup.<\/p>\n

But it has now emerged the Scotland team have ditched kilts and will be wearing tailored suits instead.<\/p>\n

The Scottish FA have announced Steve Clarke\u2019s side will wear \u2018sharp, made-to-measure suits\u2019 when travelling to matches across the US in June.<\/p>\n

Glasgow-based tailor Forbes Bespoke Suits will kit out players like Scott McTominay<\/a> and John McGinn, as well as the squad\u2019s backroom staff, after being named as their exclusive provider.<\/p>\n

The sight of Scotland players turning up to games in suits will be in stark contrast to the last time the country qualified.<\/p>\n

Kilts were worn by players to France<\/a> 1998 under the late Craig Brown who personally insisted they wear them to intimidate opponents.<\/p>\n

The team memorably arrived at the Stade de France for their opening match against Brazil wearing traditional Scottish dress.<\/p>\n

Brendan Napier, commercial director of Scottish Football Marketing, said he was \u2018delighted to partner\u2019 with the suit firm.<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The Scotland team arrive at the Stade De France during the 1998 World Cup<\/p>\n

\"Colin <\/p>\n

Colin Hendry and Kevin Gallacher wave to fans at the 1998 World Cup<\/p>\n

And James Forbes, owner of Forbes Bespoke Suits who are also Celtic\u2019s official tailor, added: \u2018We are honoured to be dressing the Scotland squad.<\/p>\n

\u2018Expect sleek, stylish and unique designs that will make the team look fantastic as they start the tournament.\u2019<\/p>\n

Scotland face Haiti and Morocco in Boston on June 14 and June 19 before their final group game against Brazil in Miami on June 24.<\/p>\n

Brown, who died aged 82 in 2023, previously told how he personally organised for the squad to wear kilts in 1998 to boost team spirit and intimidate their opponents.<\/p>\n

He said: \u2018The players came to me in the build-up to the finals saying they wanted to wear kilts for the opening game.<\/p>\n

\u2018I thought it was a great idea but didn\u2019t tell our chief executive Jim Farry because he\u2019d just gone out to kit the whole squad with new suits for the big game.<\/p>\n

\u2018I organised it with a kilt company and the players got the most amazing reception.\u2019<\/p>\n

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