Scotland at the FIFA World Cup Costa Rica, Sweden, and Brazil, but the Scots lost 1–0 to Costa Rica. While they recovered to beat Sweden 2–1 in their second game, they lost to Brazil in their third match 1–0 and were once again eliminated after the first round. Goalkeeper Jim Leighton fumbled a shot that allowed Brazil to score the only goal. Craig Brown guided Scotland to qualification for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, finishing as the best runners-up. Scotland were drawn against holders Brazil in the opening game of the World Cup. John Collins scored from the penalty spot to level the score at 1–1,
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) away goals rule." "Guatemala won 3-1 on aggregate." "Panama won 6-2 on aggregate." The "United States" and "Costa Rica" advanced to the final round. "Guatemala" played their home games in Los Angeles and San Salvador instead of at home due to FIFA stadium standards. "Canada" and "El Salvador" advanced to the final round. Cuba played all their matches away from home. "Jamaica" and "Mexico" advanced to the final round. The following three teams from CONCACAF qualified for the final tournament. 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONCACAF) The 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification, CONCACAF zone ran from March 1996 to November