Denmark, Scotland and World Cup
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Scotland qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998, scoring two stoppage-time goals in a wild 4-2 victory over Denmark.
A generation of Scotland fans witness the greatest game of their lives on an astonishing night at Hampden. Nick McPheat was among them.
European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup has concluded with Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria securing the region’s remaining automatic spots.
Scotland scored two dramatic stoppage-time goals to beat 10-man Denmark 4-2 on a night of twists and turns on Tuesday, booking their place at the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998."And it might not have been the best goal of the night.
Scotland's players talk, and talk, and talk after sealing a place in the men's World Cup for the first time since 1998 with a scarcely believable 4-2 victory over Denmark.
Robertson said he and Jota had "always discussed" the prospect of playing at the 2026 World Cup, having both missed the 2022 edition.
Even with an expanded World Cup, UEFA still has a daunting qualifying path for the 16 spots in the U.S., Mexico and Canada next summer. And on Tuesday, Scotland found itself in a position to end a 28-year World Cup drought. You best believe that Scotland delivered.
Midfielder John McGinn says Scotland were "pretty rubbish, but who cares?" after they earned a place at the World Cup finals.