Football‑crazy parents Jack and Heather Souttar from Aberdeenshire are jetting to the United States to watch both of their sons feature in the group stage. Defender John Souttar earns his first World Cup start for Scotland in the blue kit, while younger brother Harry Souttar lines up for Australia in yellow. The schedule forces the couple to split a 3,000‑mile trek over six days.

John, now a Rangers centre‑back after spells at Dundee United and Hearts, debuted for Scotland in 2018 and has become a regular. Harry, born in Australia to Heather, broke into the Socceroos in 2019 after stints at Dundee, Stoke and currently Leicester City. Their parallel paths illustrate how a single family can supply talent to two rival nations.

Jack admits the logistics are a nightmare, but the brothers’ friendly rivalry fuels the trip. If Scotland and Australia meet, the Souttars could watch a brother‑against‑brother showdown. Regardless of the outcome, the parents relish the chance to add a second World Cup chapter to a story that began in 1998, when Jack first traveled with older son Aaron.