91 m. 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

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.

Culture

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

Politics

5 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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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...

Politics

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.

Politics

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

Star midfielder was unable to join in historic celebrations

Culture

7 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

Politics

23 h. ago Andy Robertson fights tears as he pays tribute to Diogo Jota after Scotland qualify for World Cup

Liverpool star Andy Robertson's attention turned to Diogo Jota as he celebrated Scotland's World Cup qualification on Tuesday night and he was forced to fight back tears

Politics

2 d. ago Republic of Ireland fans celebrate wildly in Dublin airport after Troy Parrott's 96th

Many people in Dublin Airport were on cloud nine before they even departed for their flights after Republic of Ireland's dramatic win over Hungary on Sunday afternoon.

Politics

3 d. ago McIlroy emotional after overtaking Ballesteros with seventh Race to Dubai title

Fitzpatrick wins DP World Tour Championship in playoffMcIlroy now one behind record for season-long crownsAn emotional Rory McIlroy hailed surpassing Seve Ballesteros by winning a seventh Race to Dubai title as more than he ever dreamed of. McIlroy was beaten in a playoff by Matt Fitzpatrick in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, having staged a dramatic late fightback with an eagle at the final hole.While his Ryder Cup teammate celebrated a third win in the event, the Northern Irishman clinched the season-long crown to eclipse the late Ballesteros’ tally of six and move one behind record-holder, Colin Montgomerie. McIlroy told Sky Sports: “It’s amazing, I had a conversation with Carmen [Ballesteros’s ex-wife] before I went out to play today and she told me how proud he would have been. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Erling Haaland in wild dressing room celebrations with Norway to qualify for World Cup if they avoid 9

MANCHESTER CITY superstar Erling Haaland led wild celebrations after Norway practically punched their ticket to the 2026 World Cup. Stale Solbakken's side picked up a massive 4-1 win over Estonia in their penultimate qualifier on Thursday at the Ulevaal Stadion. Haaland, 25, played a pivotal role once more as he scored a brace along with...

Culture

7 d. ago Hibs have their best signing since John McGinn and I want them in the Scotland squad together – Tam McManus

Tam is applying his usual caution to avoid going overboard for once but reckons Josh Mulligan could be even better if he's kept in one position

Politics

7 d. ago England star Reece James reveals his plan to deal with Donald Trump at the World Cup

Reece James went viral for his bemusement after Donald Trump stayed on stage when Chelsea celebrated their Club World Cup success - and the England star has a plan for any repeat at the World Cup

Politics

8 d. ago 'I should have left Celtic sooner' – Scott Bain opens up on Falkirk leap and reality of Scotland comeback

Bain is back in the Scotland squad and admits some regret at remaining a backup option at Celtic for so long

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8 d. ago Finn Russell to be assessed as Scotland issue squad update ahead of Test against Argentina

Loosehead to miss Pumas showdown with concussion

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9 d. ago Connor Barron drafted into Scotland squad due to midfield injuries

Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of the clash with Greece.

Events

1 week ago It would be dereliction of Borthwick’s duty not to harness Arundell’s raw talent | Gerard Meagher

It is a test of Steve Borthwick’s coaching credentials to develop speedster Henry Arundell into the player he so obviously can becomeSome things never change. Twickenham can always make a hash of the pre-match festivities, Fiji will always take the breath away and there is no substitute for pace in the elite game. If there is one thing that Steve Borthwick takes from this helter-skelter victory over Fiji, it must be Henry Arundell’s 70th-minute try on his first England appearance since the 2023 World Cup. Some way to celebrate his 23rd birthday.Chasing down Marcus Smith’s grubber kick, Arundell gave Fiji’s outside-centre Kalaveti Ravouvou an enormous head start yet still won the foot race. Suffice it to say he does not lose many and at a stroke, the Pacific Islanders were finally put out of sight. There are plenty of caveats, those who will consider hyping up Arundell’s cameo as getting carried away. He was fresh, having just come off the bench whereas Ravouvou was not. One swallow ...

Politics

1 week ago Pub under investigation over huge St George’s Cross – as landlord told to paint over mural

A COUNCIL has launched an investigation into a landlord who painted a giant St George’s Cross on his pub in celebration of the World Cup. The local authority decided to probe the pub after receiving complaints the flag looked like “the headquarters of the National Front." Jerry Kunkler of the Moonrakers Inn in Pewsey, Wiltshire,...

Events

1 week ago Lossiemouth explosive LIVE as bomb squad race to beach amid 'stay away' warning

A bomb squad was deployed to a beach in Scotland after an unexploded device was found - this is a breaking news story

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