Scotland fans in Munich await 26-year shot at glory

Tickets for the match later were among the first to be snapped up when they went on sale to fans.

An estimated 200,000 supporters are expected to travel to Germany for the three group stage matches, according to figures released by the British consulate.

Scotland face Switzerland in Cologne next Wednesday before rounding off group A with a match against Hungary in Stuttgart on 24 June.

There was a brief ripple of excitement when rumours began circulating that scaffolding being put up in Marienplatz central square was for a screen to show the match.

But Jurgen, a Euro 2024 volunteer official from Munich, told BBC Scotland News that it is in fact a stage for a beer festival tomorrow.

He says that the game has the potential to outdo even the 2006 World Cup when matches were staged in Munich.

“It’s a very special game and I think it could be even bigger,” he said.

“No Scotland no party,” he added.