Scotland's women's national team faces a challenging path to the 2027 World Cup after relegation from League A of the Nations League. The Scots now compete in League B of the European qualifiers, where they must navigate a group featuring Belgium, Israel, and Luxembourg to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Scotland's recent form offers encouragement, having gone unbeaten in their previous League B campaign en route to Euro 2025 play-off final defeat by Finland. The team's history against Belgium presents a mixed picture, with five wins, three draws, and five losses in 13 meetings. Their upcoming double-header against the Belgians in April could prove decisive for group standings, particularly given Belgium's eight-place advantage in the FIFA rankings.

The qualifying structure adds complexity, with Scotland needing to finish in the top two to progress to round one of the play-offs. Success there could lead to facing League A opposition in round two, starting in late November. Even then, qualification isn't guaranteed, as the lowest-ranked European play-off winner must compete in inter-confederation play-offs in February 2027. Scotland opens their campaign against Luxembourg in March, facing the world's 108th-ranked team in what should be a straightforward start to their qualifying journey.