With the FIFA World Cup 2026 now underway, the Scottish Football Podcast has turned its attention to some of the most pressing questions surrounding Scotland's campaign — chief among them, who leads the line up front.

Hosts Jonathan Sutherland, Stephen McGowan, and Kris Doolan dissected Scotland's striking options at the tournament, weighing up which forwards give the side the best chance of making an impact on the global stage.

A war of words with Norway

The panel also examined the off-pitch tensions that have emerged between Scotland and Norway ahead of their World Cup engagements. The so-called spat has generated headlines and added an extra edge to proceedings, with the podcast team offering their take on how the two nations arrived at this point and what it means going forward.

Has America noticed the World Cup?

As co-hosts of the tournament alongside Canada and Mexico, the United States presents a unique backdrop for the competition. The podcast posed the question of whether the American public has truly embraced the FIFA World Cup 2026, exploring whether the host nation's fanbase has caught World Cup fever or whether football still struggles for mainstream attention stateside.

The episode, broadcast on Radio Scotland on 9 June 2026, runs for 31 minutes and is available to listen for 29 days via the programme's website.