FIFA pricing out fans is an own goal

SCOTLAND'S World Cup adventure got a little bit more real last night with the confirmation of our fixtures, kickoff times and venues.

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But fans who have waited 27 years to take part in the tournament will face a huge bill if they want to attend in person.

It is inescapable that a trip to America to go to the biggest sporting event on the planet is going to be expensive.

Flights and hotels would cost a lot at the best of times, and demand will be through the roof as thousands of Tartan Army footsoldiers start making online bookings.