3 h. ago "I had a feeling": Kieran Tierney lifts lid on Scotland message amid mystic prediction with Celtic teammate

The Celtic star scored a dramatic injury-time goal to send Scotland to the World Cup.

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3 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...

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4 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...

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11 h. ago How many teams have qualified for a World Cup with a perfect record? | The Knowledge

Plus: chants celebrating old memories, Trevor Wood from Jersey and ‘a Genghis Khan-like thick moustache’Mail us with your questions and answers“England qualified for the World Cup in perfect style, winning all eight games without conceding a goal,” writes Charlie Wilson. “How many teams have done this?”This isn’t the first time England have qualified for a World Cup without conceding a goal. They did the same ahead of Italia 90 – but three of their six group games were 0-0 draws and they might not have qualified had Poland’s Rysard Tarasiewicz scored in the last minute of their final game in Chorzow. Instead his heatseeker hit the crossbar and England were through.Switzerland (A) 5-0Wales (H) 12-0Wales (A) 12-0Croatia (A) 7-0Croatia (H) 8-0Switzerland (H) 11-0 Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Scotland football supporters: share your views on qualifying for the men’s World Cup

We’d like to hear from Scotland football supporters – tell us how you feel about qualifying and any plans to watch the matches Scotland’s men have secured a place at the World Cup for the first time in nearly three decades.After a nail-biting match at Hampden Park in Glasgow, they beat group favourites Denmark 4-2. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago When is 2026 World Cup draw? Date, start time, how to watch and who has qualified

We now know 42 of the 48 teams who will be competing in in United States, Canada and Mexico next summer

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13 h. ago 32 incredible photos of Scotland fans and the Tartan Army during historic 4

Scotland have ended their long wait to qualify for a World Cup after two injury-time strikes crush Denmark at sold out Hampden.

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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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22 h. ago Scotland book place at 2026 World Cup after dramatic Hampden Park finale

Scotland 4-2 Denmark: Stoppage-time goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean helped Scotland qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1998

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23 h. ago Jubilant Scotland fans in pictures as nation qualifies for World Cup for first time in 28 years

Scotland fans take in the momentus moment after almost three decades of waiting.

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26 h. ago Iraq score in 17th minute of stoppage time to keep World Cup qualifying hopes alive

Iraq have progressed into the intercontinental qualifiers after edging out the United Arab Emirates

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26 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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29 h. ago Scotland vs Denmark LIVE score and goal updates from the World Cup winner takes it all clash

Steve Clarke’s side are just 90 minutes from qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and the nation are believers

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29 h. ago Scotland vs Denmark LIVE as utterly crackers team leak rumour fills the Hampden sky

Steve Clarke’s side are just 90 minutes from qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and the nation are believers

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29 h. ago Scotland vs Denmark LIVE as live team news and build up emerges from a rocking Hampden

Steve Clarke’s side are just 90 minutes from qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and the nation are believers

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29 h. ago Scotland vs Denmark LIVE as 5 goalscoring threats thrown in the team by Clarke

Steve Clarke’s side are just 90 minutes from qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and the nation are believers

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29 h. ago Scotland vs Denmark LIVE as Danish 'equaliser' ruled out by ref then VAR

Steve Clarke’s side are just 90 minutes from qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and the nation are believers

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38 h. ago How to watch Scotland vs Denmark FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup qualifier today

Scotland can secure World Cup qualification for the first time since 1998

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49 h. ago The 50 names in the frame for England's World Cup squad as Thomas Tuchel makes big calls

England boss Thomas Tuchel will have plenty of time to consider his squad for the World Cup and there are 50 stars in with a chance of heading off to the United States next year

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3 d. ago Jude Bellingham gets the meme treatment as he swaps shirts with an Albania player at HALF TIME of England World Cup qualifier

The Real Madrid midfielder exchanged tops with Albania's Kristjan Asllani as the teams walked off in Tirana, with television cameras clearly showing the pair handing over their shirts.

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