Scotland will face Japan and Curacao in two home friendlies ahead of the World Cup.
The match against Japan – the first nation to qualify for the tournament – will take place on March 28 (kick-off 5pm) at Hampden Park.
It will be the team’s first game back at the national stadium since qualification was confirmed.
Head coach Steve Clarke’s side will then face Curaçao – the smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup – on May 30 (kick-off 1pm).
That match against former Rangers boss Dick Advocate’s side will give fans one last chance to see the team before they fly to the US.
Who do Scotland face at the World Cup?
Scotland’s World Cup opener takes on Haiti on June 14 in Boston as the nation returns to the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1998.
Scotland will then meet Morocco on June 19, also at Gillette Stadium, and finish Group C against five-time winners Brazil in Miami on June 24.
Clark explains home friendlies
“I’m delighted to confirm our two home opponents,” said Clarke.
“Following our usual approach of organizing tough friendlies, we are delighted to secure the visit of Japan – who are in the top 20 of FIFA’s world rankings.
“We are also looking forward to welcoming Curaçao to Glasgow, which should give us a feel for the CONCACAF federation ahead of our game against Haiti.”
“It will be great to meet the team for the first time since that crazy, momentous night, when they brought us back to the World Cup after so long.”
“We can spend the first day reminiscing, but then it’s back to the serious business of preparing for summer.”
The Scottish Football Association will announce two away friendlies in due course, in addition to these matches at Hampden Park.
Previous meetings
This will be Japan’s first visit to Barclays Hampden, but the two countries have played each other on three occasions – with two goalless draws and a win for Samurai Blue.
One of those setbacks led to Scotland winning the Kirin Cup – hosted by Japan – in 2006.
This is the first time Scotland will face Curacao.




