76 m. ago World Cup 2026 draw: Date, start time, confirmed 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

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27 h. ago Scotland fans’ expected tiny ticket allocations for each World Cup game revealed

SCOTLAND fans look set to receive just over FIVE per-cent of the stadium capacity for each game of the World Cup. That's after the Dutch FA confirmed their expected allocations to their own fans. Scotland qualified for their first World Cup in 28 years last week after a famous win against Denmark at a raucous...

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33 h. ago Callum Beattie, Glasgow review: 'like a Caledonian Sam Fender'

In the wake of Scotland’s World Cup qualification triumph, Callum Beattie’s arena-friendly Scotpop struck a chord at the Hydro, writes Fiona Shepherd

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60 h. ago How Hearts title credentials can be unlocked by Scotland World Cup qualification

Lawrence Shankland and Craig Gordon were key men as Steve Clarke's side reached the tournament

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3 d. ago Scotland’s World Cup qualifying win reactions equivalent to small earthquake

Celebrations to McLean’s jaw-dropping goal picked up by seismic activity monitors at Glasgow Geothermal Observatory When Scotland qualified for the men’s football World Cup for the first time in 28 years, supporters were propelled into wild celebration – and even made the earth move in the process.According to the British Geological Survey (BGS), when Kenny McLean scored from the halfway line to seal a breathtaking 4-2 win over Denmark, which are ranked 18 places higher in the world than Scotland, the reaction at Hampden Park was equivalent to a very small earthquake. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Donald Trump tells one nation's fans to STAY AWAY from World Cup in America

This week has seen a number of nations celebrate World Cup qualification but supporters of Haiti will not be able to watch their teams' exploits in the United States next summer

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3 d. ago Ben Gannon Doak Scotland injury latest as Bournemouth confirm surgery that leaves World Cup hopes in the balance

The winger was stretchered off during the first half of dramatic World Cup qualifier against Denmark at Hampden

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4 d. ago Haiti qualifies for World Cup and more top photos this week from the Caribbean and Latin America

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4 d. 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

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5 d. 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

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5 d. 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

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5 d. 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

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5 d. 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.

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5 d. 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...

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5 d. 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.

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5 d. 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.

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6 d. 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

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6 d. 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...

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6 d. 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.

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6 d. 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...

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