How has world changed since Scotland were last at men's finals?
Summary
Scotland's men's national football team has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. Since their last appearance in 1998, many changes have occurred in the world, including technological advancements and societal shifts. The upcoming World Cup will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Key Facts
- Scotland last played in a men's World Cup in 1998.
- The Scottish Parliament did not exist in 1998.
- The internet was not widely used for entertainment in 1998.
- Scotland's recent World Cup qualification follows 28 years of absence.
- Cell phones were not common in 1998; only one in four people had one.
- Smoking in enclosed public spaces was still legal in Scotland in 1998.
- Tiger Woods had won his first major golf tournament in 1998.
- Equal prize money for men and women at Wimbledon was introduced in 2007.
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