Scotland fans secure Fifa approval to wear sporrans at World Cup
FIFA approved sporrans after initial security concerns, allowing Scotland fans to wear traditional pouches at 2026 World Cup stadiums across North America.
- FIFA agreed, after talks with the Scottish Football Association, that Scotland supporters will be allowed to wear sporrans at the 2026 World Cup matches, a Scottish FA official said.
- Sporrans initially failed to meet stadium security criteria, but after talks between FIFA and the Scottish Football Association, an exception was agreed; the World Cup stadium code of conduct limits small bags to 11cm x 16.5cm, almost half many sporrans' size.
- Without the agreement, Scotland supporters would have had to leave sporrans in lockers outside or discard them at venues, making the ruling immediately relevant for fans traveling to Boston and Miami.
- Talks with tournament hosts aim to avoid forcing fans to discard sporrans, with the ticketing and membership team at the Scottish FA ensuring Scotland supporters will be welcomed.
- The 2026 World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July, with Scotland's fixtures in Boston and Miami making the sporran ruling relevant for many travellers, FIFA said.
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