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2026 World Cup: Instant classic goals send wild and weird Scotland through after 28-year wait
Scotland is finally going back to the World Cup following a 28-year wait after a wild win capped a truly weird qualifying campaign.
Scotland qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998, scoring two stoppage-time goals in a wild 4-2 victory over Denmark.
Scotland fans packed into pubs and danced the night away after reaching the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.
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It looks like Robert MacIntyre had a cracking time celebrating Scotland’s first World Cup qualification since 1998
Facing Denmark in a pivotal World Cup qualification match, Scotland scored four, including a Scott McTominay bicycle kick, a goal from the halfway line and a dramatic stoppage-time curler, to send the nation to its first World Cup since 1998.
Scotland supporters are already starting to plan their World Cup party after the men's team qualified for the tournament for the first time since 1998. Steve Clarke's squad wrote themselves into national folklore with a 4-2 win over Denmark.
The World Cup’s field of 48 is almost full: The FIFA World Cup arrives in North America in 2026, with Gillette Stadium set to host seven matches. Fans will learn which teams will be playing locally when FIFA holds its “ Final Draw ” on Dec. 5.
Veteran Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon said qualifying for his first World Cup at the age of 42 was worth all the turmoil he has endured in his career.
European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup has concluded with Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria securing the region’s remaining automatic spots
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The decision to expand the field for next summer’s tournament to 48 teams has opened the door to a cast of unlikely entrants, including Uzbekistan, Curaçao—and Scotland.