Scotland's footprint in the UEFA European Championship finals spans three editions – Euro Cup 1992, 1996, and the unique 2020 event held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Anticipation builds for their fourth appearance in 2024, marking a continued chapter in their tournament saga.
Their history in the competition unfolds through nine matches, with two victories, two draws, and five losses. Despite scoring five goals and conceding ten, progression beyond the group stage has remained elusive.
The Scottish national team's foray into the European Championship commenced in 1968, following their absence in the inaugural two tournaments. The qualifying journey, determined by the 1966–67 and 1967–68 editions of the British Home Championship, saw Scotland finish a point behind group winners England. Despite a 1–0 defeat to Northern Ireland in Belfast on October 21, 1967, and a subsequent 3–2 victory against Wales on November 22, 1967, a 1–1 draw with England on February 24, 1968, proved insufficient for Scotland to progress from the group.
Shifting to UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying, Group A played a pivotal role in shaping the contenders for the final tournament in Germany. With Cyprus, Georgia, Norway, Scotland, and Spain in the mix, the group witnessed home-and-away round-robin battles. Spain and Scotland emerged as the top two teams, securing direct qualification for the Euro 2024 finals, marking another noteworthy chapter in Scotland's ongoing journey in the European Championships.