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Scotland face Ivory Coast at Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium on Tuesday
Players of Scotland pose for a team photograph prior to the international friendly match between Scotland and Japan at Hampden Park National Stadium on March 28, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Scotland are in Liverpool for their final friendly of the international break(Image: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Why Scotland is playing the Ivory Coast in Liverpool and how to watch:
Kick-off time: The match is planned for Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The game will begin at 7:30pm, offering a prime-time slot for fans in the stadium and at home.
Match location: The game will take place at the newly-built Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. This waterfront venue, home to Everton, is being used as a neutral-ground 'home' game for Scotland as part of the 'Road to 26' series.
Reason for match location: This fixture represents the first-ever senior men's international match at Everton's stadium since its inauguration in August 2025. It acts as a high-profile test event to demonstrate the venue's world-class facilities ahead of hosting matches for Euro 2028.
World Cup preparation: Both teams have secured their places in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Scotland manager Steve Clarke specifically requested a game against strong African opposition to prepare for their World Cup group stage match against Morocco this summer.
Road to 26 Series: The match forms part of the Road to 26 international series promoted by Pitch International. These neutral-site or unique-venue friendlies aim to generate global excitement for the upcoming World Cup in North America.
UK TV channel: Live television coverage will be provided by BBC Scotland and BBC Two. The broadcast is set to start promptly at 7pm, giving viewers 30 minutes of pre-match discussion and analysis before the action commences.
Live stream details: Supporters can stream the match live via the BBC iPlayer app or the BBC Sport website. To watch on the app, users need to sign in with a BBC account and navigate to the Channels or Sport section to find the live feed.
How to watch in the US: Audiences in the United States can typically catch such international friendlies on FOX Sports or FuboTV. For specific streaming, the Fox Sports App often carries these fixtures for those with a valid cable or satellite subscription.
UK radio coverage: Comprehensive live audio commentary will be provided on BBC Radio Scotland. Listeners can tune in through traditional radio frequencies or via the BBC Sounds app to follow every moment of the match.
Scotland team news: Scotland manager Steve Clarke has suggested he may make six or seven changes from the team that played Japan to rotate his squad. Fans can anticipate seeing Premier League stars like Liverpool hero Andy Robertson, Scott McTominay, and Everton's own Nathan Patterson feature prominently.
Ivory Coast team news: The West African nation brings a strong squad featuring Amad Diallo and Evann Guessand as they fine-tune their tactics ahead of the upcoming World Cup. They are currently aiming to bounce back after a quarter-final departure in the recent Africa Cup of Nations.
Head-to-head record: Astonishingly, this match marks the first-ever senior encounter between Scotland and the Ivory Coast. There is no previous data for this pairing, making it a genuinely historic clash for both countries as they gear up for the summer tournament.
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