Scotland qualify for men's World Cup
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Scotland 4-2 Denmark: McTominay wonder goal sets hosts on path to first World Cup finals in 28 years
Scott McTominay scored a wonder goal as Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to send the Tartan Army to a first World Cup finals since 1998. McTominay netted a sublime overhead kick inside the opening five minutes to kick off what was a thrilling evening at Hampden Park for Steve Clarke’s side.
Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean struck in stoppage time as Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to clinch top spot in Group C and qualify for their first World Cup since 1998.
The final matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers is a crucible of tension and mathematics, with qualification hanging by a thread in multiple groups across Europe and CONCACAF. The complex
Scotland is finally going back to the World Cup following a 28-year wait after a wild win capped a truly weird qualifying campaign.
The past week of World Cup qualifiers was a reminder that, when entire nations are gripped by joy and heartbreak, it can be football at its very best.
So much for Germany being at risk of missing the World Cup. A 6-0 thrashing of Slovakia on Monday completed Germany’s recovery from a shocking start to group play as the four-time champion maintained its proud record of
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