Where to watch Scotland vs. Japan live stream, TV channel, start time for international friendly

Scotland can enjoy a March international break with a World Cup place already in their back pocket.

The Tartan Army saw near neighbors Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland suffer playoff heartbreak in midweek, a familiar feeling in the recent past.

But Steve Clarke's side are heading to their first finals since 1998 and will hone their preparations against a Japan side who have become a fixture at world soccer's biggest tournament.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.

MORE: England's full squad for this month's international matches

Scotland vs. Japan live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this friendly match in the U.S.:

TV channel: FS1
Live stream: Fubo, ViX, Fox Sports app

This game will be broadcast live on Fox Sports, while a streaming option will be available via Fubo.

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What time does Scotland vs. Japan kick off?

This international friendly clash takes place at Hampden Park in London, UK and kicks off on Saturday, March 28 at 5 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:

International friendly fixture schedule today

Saturday, March 28

• Namibia vs. Comoros (8 a.m. ET)
• Zambia vs. Malawi (9 a.m. ET)
• Kyrgyz Republic vs. Madagascar (10 a.m. ET)
• San Marino vs. Faroe Islands (10 a.m. ET)
• South Korea vs. Ivory Coast (10 a.m. ET)
• Senegal vs. Peru (Noon ET)
• Canada vs. Iceland (1 p.m. ET)
• Hungary vs. Slovenia (1 p.m. ET)
• Scotland vs. Japan (1 p.m. ET)
• United States vs. Belgium (3:30 p.m. ET)
• Haiti vs. Tunisia (8 p.m. ET)
• Mexico vs. Portugal (9 p.m. ET)