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Nov. 14-20, 2025

Culture

31 h. ago 'Naturally': Steve Clarke Scotland future timeline becomes clearer as conversations kept on ice

Maxwell hails manager for masterminding World Cup qualification and addresses potential discussions

Politics

35 h. ago 'Not even up for question': Scotland hero lays down law over glory moment

McLean has achieved a lot in his career - but World Cup qualification beats them all

Politics

41 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw: Date, start time, expected pots and who has qualified?

The tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico will be the first with 48 teams taking part in a 12-group format

Politics

41 h. ago Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland discover World Cup play

As England and Scotland qualified directly for the 2026 World Cup - held in the United States, Canada and Mexico - Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland had to settle for the play-offs

Politics

42 h. ago Scotland's World Cup history in photos as country qualifies for first time in 28 years

We're heading to North America next summer.

Culture

45 h. ago Scotland heroes spotted keeping the World Cup qualification party going in Glasgow pub 24 hours after epic Denmark win

IT'S not often international players are allowed off the leash these days. But some of Scotland's heroes couldn't resist the temptation to extend the World Cup qualification party into a SECOND day in the wake of that mammoth 4-2 win over Denmark on Tuesday night. We told you how pretty much the entire Scotland squad...

Politics

56 h. ago Scotland players still celebrating 24 hours after World Cup qualification game in Glasgow pub

The national team were out in the city-centre following their victory against Denmark.

Sport

58 h. ago Footage shows ecstatic Rod Stewart celebrating Scotland's World Cup qualification with 'old mate' Ronnie Wood

Hampden's roar echoed far and wide as Scotland clinched their World Cup place - and Rod Stewart matched the excitement from afar.

Culture

59 h. ago Dominik Szoboszlai sets record straight on Ireland controversy after pundit's X

Liverpool and Hungary midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has shut down claims that he mocked the Republic of Ireland with his celebrations during Sunday's dramatic World Cup qualifier

Politics

59 h. ago Steve Clarke hopes Scotland’s World Cup qualification will inspire next generation

Manager wants youth to dream of playing for ScotlandClarke uses missed chances as player to inspire teamSteve Clarke hopes Scotland’s long-awaited qualification for a men’s World Cup will inspire the country’s young footballers.Against a backdrop of euphoric scenes at Hampden Park on Tuesday night, the Scots defeated Denmark 4-2 to seal a World Cup spot for the first time since 1998. Their manager was delighted to end that long wait, especially as he believes it has harmed the nation’s football development. “This should stimulate or motivate young players to go out and become Scotland internationals in the future,” said Clarke. “Hopefully there is a legacy from this group of players to the younger generations and we don’t wait so long to go to the next tournament and the next tournament. Continue reading...

Politics

60 h. ago John Swinney backs Steve Clarke for knighthood after Scotland World Cup qualification

The First Minister said it would “be a lovely idea” for the Scotland manager to be honoured for taking the men’s football team to next year’s World Cup.

Politics

61 h. ago ‘It gives everyone a lift’: Scotland’s World Cup qualification unites a nation

Excitement is palpable as Tartan Army to head to football’s biggest stage for first time in 28 yearsThe prognosis from the north Glasgow primary schools squad had been bleak. “Everybody says Scotland are going to get pumped,” my eight-year told me as he left football training on Tuesday evening, with a realism born of experience even over his short life.But three hours later, Scotland fans across the nation and beyond were catapulted beyond euphoria as their team qualified for the men’s football World Cup for the first time in more than a quarter of a century after a bum-squeaking, breathtaking 4-2 win against Denmark at Hampden. Continue reading...

Politics

61 h. ago ‘An impossibility made possible’: how tiny Curaçao made World Cup history

Caribbean island team are the smallest to reach tournament after appointing wily coach and drawing on diasporaThe delay in Dick Advocaat becoming Curaçao’s head coach might have been ominous but instead was the foundation for glory. Frustrated by the national federation’s financial problems, he deferred starting until January 2024, when the issues were resolved and players paid, paving the way for a historic World Cup qualifying campaign.Curaçao will be the smallest nation – by land area and population – to play at the 2026 World Cup after their 0-0 draw in Jamaica on Wednesday. The Caribbean island has a population of 156,000, sinking the previous record holders Iceland, which has about 400,000 inhabitants. Last month Cape Verde were confirmed as surprise tournament debutants but the African nation is almost 10 times bigger by area than the former Dutch colony, indicating the level of achievement by Advocaat and his squad. Continue reading...

Politics

62 h. ago Liverpool and Hungary star Szoboszlai breaks silence after being accused of ‘taunting’ Ireland before crushing defeat

LIVERPOOL midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has firmly denied accusations he antagonised Ireland during Hungary's last-gasp loss in the World Cup qualifiers. Hungary's captain appeared to celebrate Barnabás Varga making it 2–1 in the 37th minute by turning towards the touchline and placing his thumb on his nose and waggling his fingers in a mocking gesture. He...

Politics

62 h. ago Scotland ‘utterly rejoicing’ after securing World Cup qualification – Swinney

The men’s squad will now make their first appearance in the tournament since 1998.

Politics

62 h. ago Scotland squad celebrate World Cup qualification with private Glasgow party

Scotland's footballers were spotted partying at a Glasgow bar into the wee small hours after sealing their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Politics

62 h. ago Scotland: Why John McGinn was barred from historic World Cup qualification celebrations

Star midfielder was unable to join in historic celebrations

Culture

63 h. ago Some people are missing the point with Scott McTominay's Man United exit

Former Man Utd midfielder Scott McTominay was the man of the moment for Scotland as they qualified for the World Cup.

Events

65 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.

Politics