WHO WE COULD FACE AT WORLD PARTY

SCOTLAND are back on football's biggest stage, but who could they face in North America this summer?

- MARK PIRIE

Steve Clarke's side will be in Pot 3 for the draw on December 5, which will see 48 teams split into 12 groups.

Hosts USA, Canada and Mexico are in Pot 1 alongside Lionel Messi'sdefending champs Argentina, Spain, France, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, Brazil, Germany and England.

The likes of Group C runners-up Denmark and former World Cup winners Italy look likely to go into Pot 2 if they come through their playoffs in March.