Sadly, as we know, Steve Clarke’s Scotland side were unable to make it to the Qatar World Cup this winter after their play-off defeat to Ukraine earlier in the year.
Nonetheless the tournament has roared on despite a chorus of criticism aimed at the host country Qatar and its human rights record.
And with Scottish fans forced to watch on from the sidelines, many have picked a team to back at this month’s tournament – even if it has to rotate on a weekly basis!
However, to get a definitive list, we decided to ask Scotsman readers which team they are backing at Qatar 2022 – and here is what they said.
5. Argentina - 5.8%
Scotland must have its fair share of Lionel Messi fans? Over 5 per cent of Scots are backing Argentina. Photo: Matthias Hangst
6. Brazil - 5%
They have won the World Cup more than anyone else - and seemingly the hearts of some Scots on the way! Photo: Christopher Lee
7. Australia - 4.2%
With a number of former Scottish Premiership players in their squad, it is a little surprising they are so far down the list. Photo: Joe Allison
8. USA - 4.2%
With former Celtic forward Tim Weah up front, some Scottish fans have taken the United States as their World Cup team. Photo: JEWEL SAMAD