Replay Kenny McLean’s halfway-line wonder, soak up the commentary, then breathe — this is historic for many fans. Scotland’s men back at the World Cup is a first in most of our lifetimes, so enjoy the moment but start thinking about the practicalities. Here are the key questions and answers as attention turns to North America.
Where are we going and how do we get there? The tournament is spread across three regions of a huge continent (west, central and east). Distances between host cities are vast — for example, Los Angeles to Vancouver is more than 1,200 miles, Kansas City to Mexico City about 1,700 miles, and Miami to Boston around 1,500 miles. The draw on 5 December will tell us which region Scotland is placed in and therefore which cities are likely to be involved.
Travel packages — from short city breaks to multi-city tours — are already available. Internal flights and time zones matter: plan connections carefully. Flights can be expensive but affordable options exist; for instance, return fares from Edinburgh to Philadelphia for short stays were being advertised around £700. Start planning early if you want to combine multiple cities or make the most of limited time.
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