Scotland, World Cup and Hampden Park
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Scott McTominay scored a superb bicycle kick goal three minutes into Scotland’s match against Denmark in European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
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Scotland are currently a point behind Denmark in Group C, and four points ahead of Greece. So, irrespective of the result at Hampden on Tuesday, they are guaranteed at least a playoff spot. However, for Steve Clarke's team, nothing other than a win will be on the agenda on an occasion like this in front of what is sure to be a raucous home crowd.
Former strikers Billy Dodds and James McFadden assess Scotland's chances of defeating Denmark in Tuesday's World Cup qualification showdown at Hampden Park.
Scott McTominay, Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean all score wonder-goals as Scotland reach the 2026 World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Denmark.
Scotland must cast off agonising failures of the past to beat Denmark and secure a place at their first World Cup since 1998.
After five matches, Scotland now stand just 90 minutes away from qualification for a first World Cup in 27 years. Group C leaders Denmark are the visitors at Hampden Park, themselves knowing that a point would secure direct qualification for them.
Scotland have been handed a major incentive to qualify for EURO 2028 with the team scheduled to play all their home games at Hampden Park should they make it.
It is one thing qualifying for your first World Cup in 28 years and is another thing doing it the way Scotland did it on Tuesday night when they beat Denmark 4-2 at Hampden Park. Requiring three points to top their group to reach a finals for the first time since 1998,