BARMY Tartan Army footie fans have bought tickets for the World Cup final in the hope Scotland will be there.
And 37 of the dreamers have even stumped up for the most expensive seats, at £6,489 each, for the showpiece game in the US.
It is the first time their country has qualified for the tournament since 1998 and they have never got beyond the first round in eight previous attempts.
But some supporters are backing their team to go all the way, even though they are 250/1 to lift the trophy.
Nearly 1,000 Scots have bought less expensive seats for the final.
They face mighty Brazil plus Morocco and minnows Haiti in the group stage, after clinching a place with an epic 4-2 win over Denmark at Glasgow’s raucous Hampden Park in November.
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If Scotland fail to reach the final in New Jersey on Sunday July 19, those with tickets will get refunds after the North America tournament is over.
A Scottish football source said: “This shows the incredible dedication of Scotland’s fans — although they must realise they have a snowball’s chance of reaching the final.
“But football is all about fans who dare to dream.”
The Scotland squad will arrive at this summer’s World Cup games in tailored suits — ditching the traditional kilts worn during the country’s last appearance in France in 1998.
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