3 w. ago Scotland feel miles from World Cup qualification but pivotal game could be in Steve Clarke's wheelhouse

Point in Piraeus essential to prevent Denmark dead rubber

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3 w. ago McTominay and Adams strike as dismal Scotland edge out Belarus and seal playoff slot

Someone within Hampden Park had the temerity to blast Freed From Desire over the public address system at full time. A song normally reserved for euphoric moments only just drowned out the jeers that met a Scotland victory. People just want more and more? Too right they do.Steve Clarke and his players edged closer to the World Cup with this win. It was just that a return to that scene for the first time since 1998 felt a million miles away as the Scots limped and laboured past Belarus. “We know we have got to be better, man,” admitted Scott McTominay. The Napoli midfielder was even more profound as he scored Scotland’s second; latter word “me” and the first a rhyme with “duck.” McTominay’s lack of celebrations perfectly depicted Scotland’s messy night. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scott McTominay and Ché Adams on target as nervy Scotland edge out Belarus

Scotland edged closer to the World Cup with this result. It is just that next summer’s festival of football felt so far away as the Scots limped and laboured to victory over Belarus.A dismal showing has left Steve Clarke with far more questions than answers beforethe two closing fixtures that will determine Scotland’s Group C fate. More of this will not do; as the Hampden Park crowd pointed out with increasing ferocity during the second half. Scott McTominay eased nerves with a late goal; the Napoli man’s lack of celebration said it all. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scotland v Belarus live: Scott McTominay goal and VAR reprieve rescue hosts in crucial World Cup qualifier

Scotland 2-1 Belarus: It was far from pretty but the Tartan Army moved to the top of their World Cup qualifying group after recording a second win this week

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3 w. ago Scotland v Belarus live: Hosts rescued by VAR after conceding shock equaliser in crucial World Cup qualifier

Scotland can move to the top of their World Cup qualifying group after coming from behind to beat Greece on Thursday

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3 w. ago Scotland v Belarus live: Che Adams goal awarded by VAR in crucial World Cup qualifier

Scotland can move to the top of their World Cup qualifying group after coming from behind to beat Greece on Thursday

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3 w. ago Scotland vs Belarus LIVE as the crunch World Cup qualifier gets underway

It's another massive night at the national stadium as Steve Clarke's men look to take another massive stride towards the World Cup

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3 w. ago Scotland v Belarus live: Tartan Army look to take huge step towards World Cup qualification

Scotland can move to the top of their World Cup qualifying group after coming from behind to beat Greece on Thursday

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3 w. ago What channel is Denmark v Greece? TV and live stream details for World Cup qualifier that impacts Scotland

Full details of Denmark vs Greece in World Cup qualifying group C - including how to watch in the UK.

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3 w. ago Steve Clarke sets Scotland record and urges team to avoid complacency

Belarus visit Hampden Park for qualifier on SundayClarke to become nation’s longest-serving managerSteve Clarke will take at least a moment to celebrate the achievement of taking charge of more Scotland games than any other manager as Belarus visit Hampden Park on Sunday. For Clarke, this is game No 72 in office. Craig Brown was previously Scotland’s longest-serving manager by matches.Clarke’s big picture involves World Cup qualification, with Scotland in a strong position, but he can appreciate his longevity. “I’d be a bit daft if I wasn’t proud because I’m the first guy to reach that amount of games,” he said. “It’s nice, but that’s a little personal thing at the moment. It shouldn’t be about me. It’s about the team and it’s about trying to get to the World Cup so that’s what we’re going to focus on. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Steve Clarke approaches milestone and urges Scotland to avoid complacency

Belarus visit Hampden Park for qualifier on SundayClarke takes charge of record 72nd game for countrySteve Clarke will take a moment to celebrate a significant achievement when Belarus visit Hampden Park on Sunday. It will be game 72 in office for Clarke, surpassing Craig Brown as Scotland’s longest-serving manager in terms of matches.Clarke’s big picture involves World Cup qualification, with Scotland in a strong position, but he can appreciate his longevity. “I’d be a bit daft if I wasn’t proud because I’m the first guy to reach that amount of games,” he said. “It’s nice, but that’s a little personal thing at the moment. It shouldn’t be about me. It’s about the team and it’s about trying to get to the World Cup so that’s what we’re going to focus on. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scotland v Greece live: Hosts steal three points in crunch World Cup 2026 qualifier

Scotland 3–1 Greece: Goals from Christie, Ferguson and Dykes give hosts vital World Cup qualifying win

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3 w. ago Ferguson is Scotland’s hero as they fight back to steal vital victory over Greece

Maybe, just maybe, Scotland will end their painful wait. If the nature of this win over Greece counts, someone is smiling favourably on Steve Clarke’s bid to lead his country to a first World Cup since 1998. Greece were superior to the Scots in so many departments here yet still lost. Lewis Ferguson’s first strike for his country and Lyndon Dykes, who scored in stoppage time, have Clarke daring to dream. It was victory that mattered here, not how it was achieved, which is just as well.Assessment of this Scotland team is not particularly easy. Euphoria swept the country as Clarke led his men to the last European Championship. Epic disappointment was not only the theme in Germany but again as the Scots returned for Nations League action. Scotland rallied impressively in that group before a comprehensive defeat by Greece in a playoff. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scotland v Greece live: Ferguson gives hosts surprise lead in crunch World Cup 2026 qualifier

Scotland succumbed to a 3-0 loss to Greece when they met on home soil earlier this year

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3 w. ago Scotland v Greece live: Pavlidis misses golden chance in crunch World Cup 2026 qualifier

Scotland succumbed to a 3-0 loss to Greece when they met on home soil earlier this year

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3 w. ago Scotland v Greece live: Crunch World Cup 2026 qualifier as Scots look to end 38

Scotland succumbed to a 3-0 loss to Greece when they met on home soil earlier this year

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3 w. ago Scotland vs Greece LIVE goal updates from the World Cup qualifier at Hampden

It's set to be a huge night in Mount Florida as Scotland look to move a step closer to the World Cup next summer

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3 w. ago Clarke nonplussed by Katy Perry but hopes for fireworks from Scotland in qualifiers

Scotland’s manager not aware his squad shared a hotel with the pop superstar with focus solely on Greece gameEven close proximity to a global superstar cannot divert Scotland’s attention from their World Cup dream. Or is it a teenage one? Katy Perry shared a city centre hotel with Steve Clarke and his squad this week as the singer’s Lifetimes Tour stopped off in Glasgow. Clarke did not quite go as far as saying, “Katy who?” but he was nonplussed by his squad rubbing shoulders with a bestselling artist.“Was she?” said Clarke when asked about Perry’s whereabouts. “I didn’t know she was there. I’ve heard the name and I’m sure if you played me a couple of her songs I’d say: ‘I recognise that one.’ But I couldn’t name you one of her songs. That’s no disrespect to Katy but I’m from a different generation.” Pressed on whether he would even recognise Perry, Clarke – by now laughing – added: “Eh, no. And she wouldn’t recognise me.” This very much feels like two worlds that should never colli...

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3 w. ago Steve Clarke explains late Scotland squad addition as 21y/o called up for World Cup qualifiers

Championship right-back drafted in for Hampden double-header

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4 w. ago Kenny McLean dreaming of Scotland qualification hattrick as veteran hopes new heroes will emerge in World Cup push

The Norwich midfielder has delivered some huge moments for his country in recent years

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