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A Scottish showbiz presenter said the nation has “a better chance than we think” at qualifying for the next stage of the World Cup.

Jodie McCallum, 34, is a freelance TV host, known for her work with the BBC, ITV and ITN, having interviewed celebrities including Robert DeNiro, Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt.

She has temporarily swapped TV presenting to produce content for the social media channels of The Haven, Boston’s only dedicated Scottish bar, which held a huge watch party for their World Cup 2026 debut match against Haiti, which Scotland won 1-0.

McCallum has been interviewing customers and staff at the bar while the Tartan Army takeover of the city has taken place, stating: “We don’s know when Scotland are going to be back in the World Cup, so now is our time, this is the dream.”

On Scotland’s last appearance in the World Cup, she said: “I was six the first time, so obviously I don’t remember it, but as soon as we got the draw, I thought, ‘we have to go, we’ve got to be a part of it.’

“It’s been 28 years, we’ve got to support the boys, you know what I mean? I know a lot of people put us down, and I think we probably put ourselves down the most, but actually, considering we absolutely hammered Bolivia, I think we’ve got a better chance than we think.

“We might be the underdog, but I think we’re going to do alright.”