Scotland have been drawn into Group C in North America, kicking off their 2026 World Cup journey against Haiti on June 14th, before meetings with Morocco and Brazil to see out the group stages, where they will hope to progress.
Manager Steve Clarke becomes the first coach to lead Scotland to a World Cup since Craig Brown in 1998.
Snodgrass, who retired from international football with 28 caps and 7 goals, spoke exclusively to Tribal Football about Scotland's hopes ahead of the tournament as they seek to cause an upset.
This interview with Robert Snodgrass was conducted on behalf of Booker as part of the UK wholesaler's campaign to encourage Scotland fans to shop locally during the Summer of Sport.
Who can make a real impact for Scotland?
Andy Robertson, how important will he be leading this Scotland side as the captain this summer?
“Yeah, he’s massive. He’s got a lot of caps, probably to go and break Kenny Dalglish’s record. He’s played in some big, big games. He’s got a great sort of way about him as a captain; he grew into that position from being a young lad when I was around him.
“He’s got that leadership quality, he’ll be a big factor in it, and I think the fact that they’ve all been together and you look at the core of that squad: McGinn, McTominay, him, that have been round about it from Steve Clarke’s first time in charge, he’s got that great relationship with the manager so he’ll be massive.”
Is there one area of the side that gives you confidence? Is it the commitment, the strength the unity and the knowledge of each other or is it something else?
“No, I just think the fact that they’ve all been together for a long period of time is that they’re building that, hopefully, to try and never sort of see yourself out of the game and to have that resolute approach.
“I think that’s going to be the factor: learning from your mistakes last time and in certain moments. People speak about tournament football being a bit different from your club, the way you position yourself.
"Scotland had that sort of long period off tournament football, and they’re going into it having learnt from the Euros. I think that will be the key for them getting some big results.”
Ticket prices are "crazy" for supporters this year
Astronomical ticket prices, pricey flights and outrageous hotel costs are restricting fans from attending this year's competition in what has been a widely reported problem for supporters desperate to see their country at the World Cup.
Snodgrass spoke on the effect on Scottish supporters who would be the first to sell out each game if it weren't for the steep prices that are forcing many to stay home.
What does the famous Scotland support bring to a major tournament wherever it is in the world?
“The Tartan Army is huge. It’s such a massive fan base that travels all over the world.
"The Scotland players know that they’ll be there, they’ll be there supporting them and there’s a great fan base and I think wherever they go, they’re always in their numbers and they create such a happy atmosphere.”
Do you think many are going to be priced out of the tournament, considering the extortionate ticket prices this year?
“Yeah, there are some crazy prices and I think that was the case with the Euros as well, which is sad because these fans are already spending fortunes in travel and doing everything anyway.
“I think the big thing is the travel prices are huge because of where it is so to then be hit with the tickets, which is such a big price, and then the after-sales as well with them is huge.”