2 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.

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3 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.

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4 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

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4 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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5 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.

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6 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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6 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...

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6 h. ago Rod Stewart goes WILD as he watches Scotland qualify for the World Cup with Rolling Stones rocker pal Ronnie Wood

The noise in Glasgow was deafening as the killer blows from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean put Denmark to the sword 4-2.

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7 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...

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7 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.

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7 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.

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

Star midfielder was unable to join in historic celebrations

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8 h. ago How the best week of the football year surpassed all expectations

Scenes of celebration and anguish across the globe highlighted how the World Cup retains a special ‘magic’ - even as those emotions are being used by wider forces, writes Miguel Delaney

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8 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.

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9 h. ago 10 smallest nations to qualify for the 2026 World Cup including greatest minnows ever

Curacao have made history by qualifying for the World Cup next summer, but a small population hasn't always served as a barrier for some nations, who have been able to make finals in the past

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10 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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10 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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10 h. ago Scott McTominay sent brutal message in explicit rant as Man nited loanee Rasmus Hojlund responds

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay scored a stunning overhead kick for Scotland against Denmark to help his side qualify for the World Cup

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10 h. ago Scott McTominay sent brutal message in explicit rant as Man Utd loanee Rasmus Hojlund responds

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay scored a stunning overhead kick for Scotland against Denmark to help his side qualify for the World Cup

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11 h. ago Steve Clarke in his own words: Here are 20 interesting quotes from the Scotland manager on football, fans and qualifying for the World Cup

The Scotland gaffer is never short of something interesting to say.

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