Scotland will take on fellow FIFA World Cup 2026 finalists Japan and Curacao at Barclays Hampden.

Steve Clarke and his squad return to The National Stadium for the first time since World Cup qualification was secured in the most dramatic fashion against Denmark in November – hosting Japan on Saturday, March 28 (5pm kick-off).

A second home friendly has been scheduled for Saturday, May 30 (1pm kick-off) - giving supporters the chance to see their heroes one last time in the flesh before they travel to America.

Curacao will provide the opposition, under the guidance of former Rangers manager Dick Advocaat. 

Scotland National Team Head Coach Steve Clarke said: "I'm delighted to confirm our two home friendly opponents.

"Following our normal approach of arranging tough friendly fixtures, we were pleased to secure the visit of Japan - who are in the top 20 of FIFA's World Rankings.

"We're also looking forward to welcoming Curacao to Glasgow, which should give us a feel for the CONCACAF federation before our game against Haiti.

"It will be great to meet up with the squad for the first time since that crazy, momentous night, when they took us back to the World Cup after such a long time. 

"We can spend the first day reminiscing but then it's back to the serious business of preparing for the summer."

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 stalemates did result in Scotland winning the Kirin Cup – hosted by Japan – back in 2006.

This is the first time that Scotland will go head-to-head with Curacao.

We will shortly be in a position to confirm the details for two away friendly fixtures.

Tickets for all four games will be available after the UEFA Nations League draw on Thursday, February 12.

Information on a five-match package for Scotland Supporters Club members and subsequent general sale will follow in due course.