Scotland Qualify For World Cup 2026
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| Scotland celebrate |
On an epic evening at Hampden Park, Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to qualify for their first World Cup since 1998.
Scotland led twice with goals from man-of-the-match Scott McTominay after only 3 minutes, a superb overhead kick, and Hearts striker and fans' favorite Lawrence Shankland, on as a sub, each time pegged back by the Danes. Manchester United's Rasmus Højlund (on loan at Napoli) from the spot and Patrick Dorgu, also of Manchester United on 81 minutes.
The dismissal of full back Rasmus Kristensen on the hour mark meant the Danes tired at the death and conceded two late goals in added time from Celtic full-back Kieran Tierney and an effort from his own half by Norwich City's Kenny McLean.
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| No Scotland, No Party |
Cue bedlam in Glasgow and all night parties throughout the country.
Scotland head to World Cup 2026 in Mexico, Canada and the USA, the Danes move on to the uncertainty of the play-offs.
The win means that Steve Clarke has become the first coach to lead Scotland to three major tournaments.
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| Line ups |
Date: November 18, 2025
Venue: Hampden Park, Glasgow
Attendance: 49,587
Goals:
Scotland
S. McTominay (3');
L. Shankland (78');
K. Tierney (90'+3);
K. McLean (90'+8)
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| Danish fans at Hampden Park |
Denmark
R. Højlund (57' pen);
P. Dorgu (81')
Sending off:
R. Kristensen (61'); Two Yellow Cards
Gallery
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| The Roligenbussen motors to the play offs - the converted Volvo B10M bus has a bar and TV |
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| Match action from Hampden |
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| Scotland qualify for World Cup 2026 |
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| Scarves on sale outside Hampden |
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| Joy at the last! |
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| Hampden Park |
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