The global football federation has moved the goalposts which could lead to a three-way home nations battle
Scotland have been thrown a curveball which could result in a three-way home nations battle for World Cup qualification.
However, FIFA boffins have moved the goalposts when it comes to the European qualifying draw protocols and it could have a big impact on who Scotland could face. Join Record Sport as we attempt to make sense of it all. Regardless of the rule changes, four Pot 1 teams will be pencilled in for BOTH Nations League games and World Cup qualifiers in March. A shuffling of fixture days looks inevitable with UEFA and FIFA needing to put their heads together. More information to follow as we get it.
If both England and Switzerland get a group of four, Scotland MUST be in a group of four. So, the chances that there will be a five-team group available to Scotland is low, but it's now possible for them to play England and Switzerland in one.
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