4 h. ago Steve Clarke opens up on his Scotland future and reveals whether he could stay on BEYOND World Cup

STEVE CLARKE has revealed the door is still open for him to sign a new deal to STAY as Scotland boss. Clarke will lead the Tartan Army to their first World Cup in 28 years next summer. Tuesday night’s epic win over Denmark made him the first manager to qualify for THREE major tournaments after back-to-back Euros. Clarke’s...

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9 h. ago When was Scotland last in the World Cup? Every tournament Scotland has played after 2026 qualification win

Here is every World Cup Scotland has played at, after the team has officially qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

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9 h. ago Scotland’s wild World Cup moment was built by collective will and individual brilliance | Ewan Murray

Steve Clarke’s history-making team has a ferocious work ethic that should typify what Scotland stands forIt was not a time for calm reflection. Kenny McLean had just lobbed Kasper Schmeichel from the halfway line. Limbs. Unbridled, unfiltered joy.On one outrageous Hampden Park night McLean, Kieran Tierney and Scott McTominay relegated Archie Gemmill’s stupendous solo effort against the Netherlands in 1978 to merely the fourth best Scotland goal of all time. Zinedine Zidane’s volley for Real Madrid in Hampden’s Champions League final of 2002? A mere tap-in by comparison. What was produced by McTominay, Tierney and McLean will live long in the memories of the children and grandchildren of anybody who was in attendance on Tuesday night. They call McLean “the Mayor of Norwich”. He may as well now be the mayor of Nairn, North Berwick and Newtongrange. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago 25 brilliant retro photos of Scotland fans and the Tartan Army at the 1998 World Cup in France

Scotland fans will finally be able to dream of attending the World Cup again after their dramatic win over Denmark - so here are some brilliant retro photos to celebrate their last visit to the tournament.

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12 h. ago Steve McClaren quits as Jamaica head coach with path to World Cup still open

Draw with Curaçao ends automatic qualification hopeHe says team need ‘new energy and different perspective’Steve McClaren has resigned as Jamaica’s head coach after a goalless draw with Curaçao ended the team’s hopes of automatic World Cup qualification and left them in March’s intercontinental playoffs.Jamaica needed a win but hit the woodwork three times in the second half as Curaçao became the smallest country by population to win a berth at the World Cup finals. McClaren’s side finished second in Group B of Concacaf qualifying despite being the favourites. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Andy Robertson 'couldn't get Diogo Jota out of his head' as Scotland book World Cup spot

Liverpool star Andy Robertson was overcome with emotion before Scotland's World Cup play-off final win over Denmark as he paid tribute to his late friend Diogo Jota

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22 h. ago ‘They could smell magic’: Steve Clarke delights in Scotland repaying fans’ faith

‘In the last part of the game, the crowd was still with us’Manager drew on 2022 disappointment against UkraineSteve Clarke believes the Scotland support could “smell magic” before World Cup qualification was sealed in dramatic style with a 4-2 win against Denmark.At 2-2 in stoppage time, Scotland were bound for the playoffs in March. Stunning goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean triggered euphoric scenes as the Scots secured a spot in the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1998. McLean scored Scotland’s fourth from the halfway line. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Tearful Andy Robertson reveals Diogo Jota inspiration after Scotland qualify for World Cup 2026

The Scotland captain revealed how a special moment shared with his former Liverpool teammate inspired his push to reach the 2026 World Cup following a dramatic win over Denmark

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24 h. ago Scotland player ratings after incredible World Cup qualification win: 10/10 man, soldier, new Louvre addition

How the Scots performed to reach the 2026 World Cup

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27 h. ago Tartan Army fans pictured heading to Hampden with World Cup dream on the line

Scotland fans will pack out Hampden tonight, hoping they can get the win to secure World Cup qualification for the first time since 1998.

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30 h. ago How to watch Scotland vs Denmark for FREE with winner qualifying for World Cup

Scotland take on Denmark in a World Cup qualifier, with Steve Clarke's side knowing a win will secure a spot at the tournament next year

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47 h. ago World Cup qualifying roundup: Germany crush Slovakia to seal spot as Dutch progress

Woltemade on target as Germany cruise to 6-0 victory Netherlands secure place with 4-0 win against LithuaniaGermany secured a place at next year’s World Cup by crushing Slovakia 6-0 in their final qualifier, pummelling them into submission with four goals in the first half and sending their opponents into a playoff in March.The four-time world champions, who went out in the first round of the last two editions of the World Cup, finished top of their group, three points clear of Slovakia. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Who will win Scotland vs Denmark? Our writers predict the blockbuster World Cup shoot out

Steve Clarke has led the nation to just win away from their first World Cup since 1998

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3 d. ago England player ratings vs Albania as Three Lions head to World Cup with perfect record

Harry Kane bagged a brace in England's 2-0 win over Albania in their final World Cup qualifier, while a number of his team-mates were well below their best

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3 d. ago Albania vs England LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, latest updates and reaction after narrow Three Lions win

Thomas Tuchel continues to fine-tune the Three Lions

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3 d. ago England back up bark with bite to show new identity – and look like World Cup contenders after All Blacks win

A signature success for Steve Borthwick arrived to continue a run of 10 consecutive wins with England’s new attitude increasingly apparent

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3 d. ago Brazilian skier makes history with country’s first World Cup win: ‘Difference is a superpower’

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins season opener25-year-old switched allegiance from NorwayLucas Pinheiro Braathen made skiing history as he delivered Brazil’s first-ever World Cup victory in a thrilling season-opening race at Levi on Sunday.Pinheiro Braathen, who switched allegiance from Norway to Brazil last year, held a commanding 0.41-seconds lead from the first run and weaved his way down through the gates again in an ice-cool second run to claim the landmark win. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago McIlroy emotional after overtaking Ballesteros with seventh Race to Dubai title

Fitzpatrick wins DP World Tour Championship in playoffMcIlroy now one behind record for season-long crownsAn emotional Rory McIlroy hailed surpassing Seve Ballesteros by winning a seventh Race to Dubai title as more than he ever dreamed of. McIlroy was beaten in a playoff by Matt Fitzpatrick in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, having staged a dramatic late fightback with an eagle at the final hole.While his Ryder Cup teammate celebrated a third win in the event, the Northern Irishman clinched the season-long crown to eclipse the late Ballesteros’ tally of six and move one behind record-holder, Colin Montgomerie. McIlroy told Sky Sports: “It’s amazing, I had a conversation with Carmen [Ballesteros’s ex-wife] before I went out to play today and she told me how proud he would have been. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Scotland team to play Denmark: The divisive choice, major switch

Alan Pattullo picks his starting XI for Scotland’s must-win World Cup qualifier against Denmark

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3 d. ago Hungary vs Ireland live: Visitors aim to back up shock win over Portugal in crucial World Cup qualifier

After stunning Portugal earlier this week the Republic of Ireland head to Hungary in a must-win clash

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