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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9. SPOTY
The 1998 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award was won by footballer Michael Owen after his standour performance in the World Cup, including a memorable solo goal against Argentine. Second place went to heptathlere Denise Lewis and third to 400m runner Iwan Thomas. | AFP via Getty Images
10. New era
It was the beginning of the end for the video tape as DVDs were released in the UK for the first time in June. They weren't an instant success though - by the end of the year only around 6,000 discs had been sold. | Canva/Getty Images
11. The write stuff
Ian McEwan won the Booker Prize for his novel 'Amsterdam' - which told the story of two friends who make a euthanasia pact after the funeral of a shared former lover. | Getty Images
12. One in a row
Celtic won the Premier Division Championship - preventing Rangers from claiming their tenth successive title. They were helped in no small part by the performances of talismanic striker Henrik Larsson. | Getty Images