Scotland’s dramatic 4-2 win over Denmark has seen them qualify for the World Cup for the first time in nearly 30 years - with fans now looking forward to being part of the ultimate festival of football next year.
The last time Scotland mixed it with the global elite was in France 1998 when they memorably played Brazil in the opening game.
Read more: 32 incredible photos of Scotland fans and the Tartan Army during historic 4-2 win over Denmark
A John Collins penalty meant that Scotland were tying the defending champions with just 16 minutes to go, before the hopes of a nation were scotched by a Tom Boyd own goal.
A 1-1 draw against Norway kept Scottish hopes of advancing to the knock-out stage alive, but the team were sent home when they were soundly beated 3-0 by Morocco in their final group game.
We’re taking a look back at what the world looked like back then - from politics to chart-topping hits.
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1. Tony Blair was settling in at Number 10
In 1998 Tony Blair was Prime Minister, having won a Labour landslide in the 1997 General Election. It was the time of 'Cool Britannia' and the country was filled with political optimism. Blair would win a further two elections and was eventually succeeded by Gordon Brown in June 2007. | Tim Graham/Getty Images
2. Your round
You certainly got more beer for your buck last time Scotland were in the World Cup - a pint cost an average of £1.89. | Canva/Getty Images
3. Moving on up
Meanwhile, the average house price in Scotland was a mere £46,682. | Canva/Getty Images
4. Box office gold
The top grossing film at the UK box office was 'Shakespeare in Love', starring Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow and Judy Dench - with the latter two winning Oscars for their perfomances. Other big films of the year included 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'Armageddon'. | Contributed