Melissa Andreatta declares she is 500% sure Scotland will reach a women’s major tournament, eyeing 2027 as the next milestone. The former Australia assistant highlighted the team’s ambition and the nation’s growing passion for football.

The Scottish FA’s recent announcement came as external football overtakes tennis as the top sport for girls and women, with participation up 23% in two years. Andreatta stresses that qualification can spark broader social and health benefits.

She urges the squad to channel the momentum into TV viewership, radio coverage and ticket sales, insisting that the team deserves the same backing as the men’s side. Her confidence underscores a commitment to “blood, sweat, tears” to turn the dream into reality.

The coach’s bold optimism signals a turning point for Scottish women’s football, aiming to secure a major finals berth that has been absent since 2019 and to galvanise the country’s sporting culture.