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The sporran I own has seen the light of day only once since my wedding in 2009. It’s made of beautiful seal fur (which isn’t something to brag about, I know), it cost a packet, and it’s buried in a wardrobe in my back room. *A regular kilt-wearer* *I am not*. I say this first because I wouldn’t want anybody reading to think I can’t step out of my front door without it. It’s not like leaving the house without shoes. But when it comes to traditional Scottish dress, no compatriot of mine with any self-respect would don a kilt without a sporran to match. Nor would they react with patience to any form of ban on them. To quote from The Rock, a favourite film of mine: “Did they tell Picasso ‘no brush?'” Advertisement Yesterday, FIFA announced that sporrans — for those who don’t know, the small pouches worn around the waist — [will be allowed into World Cup matches this summer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0erx6x228o). It’s a reversal of a previous ruling which, in the governing body’s wisdom, effectively outlawed them. On one hand, it’s preposterous that any argument was necessary. A sporran is about the size of a small plate. On the other, it’s good to get the green light in place. Trust me when I say that thousands of disgruntled Scots in North America isn’t what FIFA wants. FIFA, quite sensibly, has a code of conduct limiting the size of bags that spectators can take into a stadium. I’m not being obtuse here: strict safety measures are essential at football’s biggest tournament, and it’s evidently better to be safe than sorry. Restrictions in the United States are famously tight. Many holdalls are potential security risks, and priority one for FIFA is maintaining a trouble-free World Cup. But the Scots need their sporrans with them. And here’s why. For one, it serves to weigh down the front of a kilt and therefore preserves modesty. If you don’t want to know what a Scotsman wears under his kilt, don’t ask, and definitely don’t look. It will be devilishly hot in parts of the U.S. and Mexico especially, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be untimely gusts of wind. FIFA, when you think about it, is performing a public service. Two: where else to stash a hip flask filled with whisky, Buckfast, water or whatever? They come as standard with kilt attire, like a knife — or *s**gian-dubh* — in one sock (again, nobody is expecting FIFA to let bladed weapons through the turnstiles. We’ve evolved from the days of Braveheart). Tickets, mobile phones, room keys, money; a sporran is Scotland’s answer to a manbag, and we’d be lost and empty-handed in the absence of it. Advertisement More to the point, would you deprive us of fun in our moment in the sun? Scotland last qualified for the World Cup in 1998. They haven’t reached the knockout stage ever (and if they can’t make it happen in a 48-nation tournament, then, honestly, I give up. Even North Korea have been there). The football itself is often sent to test us. Entertainment is found in semi-irresponsible drinking, filling fountains with washing-up liquid, and — as a rule — making friends with the locals. Tartan makes the army. FIFA, to its credit, conceded the point. It surely had enough to worry about without resisting the Scottish Football Association’s plea for clemency. It turns out that common sense does exist in the corridors of power and, as a result, Scotland’s collective sporran will be going on tour. On that note, I’m off to dig mine out.    Mar 22, 2026 ## Connections: Sports Edition Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms Play today's puzzle   Phil grew up near Edinburgh in Scotland and joined The Athletic in 2019 as its Leeds United writer. 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Before I start, a quick confession. The sporran I own has seen the light of day only once since my wedding in 2009. It’s made of beautiful seal fur (which isn’t something to brag about, I know), it cost a packet, and it’s buried in a wardrobe in my back room. *A regular kilt-wearer* *I am not*. I say this first because I wouldn’t want anybody reading to think I can’t step out of my front door without it. It’s not like leaving the house without shoes. But when it comes to traditional Scottish dress, no compatriot of mine with any self-respect would don a kilt without a sporran to match. Nor would they react with patience to any form of ban on them. To quote from The Rock, a favourite film of mine: “Did they tell Picasso ‘no brush?'” Yesterday, FIFA announced that sporrans — for those who don’t know, the small pouches worn around the waist — [will be allowed into World Cup matches this summer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0erx6x228o). It’s a reversal of a previous ruling which, in the governing body’s wisdom, effectively outlawed them. On one hand, it’s preposterous that any argument was necessary. A sporran is about the size of a small plate. On the other, it’s good to get the green light in place. Trust me when I say that thousands of disgruntled Scots in North America isn’t what FIFA wants. FIFA, quite sensibly, has a code of conduct limiting the size of bags that spectators can take into a stadium. I’m not being obtuse here: strict safety measures are essential at football’s biggest tournament, and it’s evidently better to be safe than sorry. Restrictions in the United States are famously tight. Many holdalls are potential security risks, and priority one for FIFA is maintaining a trouble-free World Cup. But the Scots need their sporrans with them. And here’s why. For one, it serves to weigh down the front of a kilt and therefore preserves modesty. If you don’t want to know what a Scotsman wears under his kilt, don’t ask, and definitely don’t look. It will be devilishly hot in parts of the U.S. and Mexico especially, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be untimely gusts of wind. FIFA, when you think about it, is performing a public service. Two: where else to stash a hip flask filled with whisky, Buckfast, water or whatever? They come as standard with kilt attire, like a knife — or *s**gian-dubh* — in one sock (again, nobody is expecting FIFA to let bladed weapons through the turnstiles. We’ve evolved from the days of Braveheart). Tickets, mobile phones, room keys, money; a sporran is Scotland’s answer to a manbag, and we’d be lost and empty-handed in the absence of it. More to the point, would you deprive us of fun in our moment in the sun? Scotland last qualified for the World Cup in 1998. They haven’t reached the knockout stage ever (and if they can’t make it happen in a 48-nation tournament, then, honestly, I give up. Even North Korea have been there). The football itself is often sent to test us. Entertainment is found in semi-irresponsible drinking, filling fountains with washing-up liquid, and — as a rule — making friends with the locals. Tartan makes the army. FIFA, to its credit, conceded the point. It surely had enough to worry about without resisting the Scottish Football Association’s plea for clemency. It turns out that common sense does exist in the corridors of power and, as a result, Scotland’s collective sporran will be going on tour. On that note, I’m off to dig mine out.    Mar 22, 2026 ## Connections: Sports Edition Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms