Scotland reach first World Cup in 28 years
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Seismic activity was recorded as the Tartan Army celebrated Scotland reaching their first World Cup since 1998.
Scotland will host Denmark at Hampden Park on Tuesday in a winner-takes-all World Cup qualifying match.Both teams are aiming for direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Scotland needing
It was not only Hampden Park that was shaking when Scotland scored twice in stoppage time against Denmark on Tuesday to book their place at the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
Scotland are currently a point behind Denmark in Group C, and four points ahead of Greece. So, irrespective of the result at Hampden on Tuesday, they are guaranteed at least a playoff spot. However, for Steve Clarke's team, nothing other than a win will be on the agenda on an occasion like this in front of what is sure to be a raucous home crowd.
Scotland’s stunning victory over Denmark will live long in the memory, not just for the drama it delivered and the prize it secured, but also the quality of the goals scored.
Kieran Tierney's goal in the third minute of stoppage time gave Scotland the last laugh of a 4-2 thriller with 10-man Denmark at Hamden Park in Glasgow.
"The majority of Clarke's success comes from being calm. After the Belarus game he lost it a wee bit, he got a bit more aggressive, but on the whole he stays calm and consistent which gives the players the message of calmness and allows them to go out and perform the best.
Scotland fans caused something akin to a mini-earthquake during their wild celebrations after two dramatic stoppage-time goals against Denmark saw Steve Clarke’s side seal participation at their first World Cup since 1998.
This feels like it’s going to be an epic night of drama and Scotland will have to embrace the chaos of the situation and go for it. Denmark are solid and tough to break down, but Scotland will find a way to reach their first World Cup in almost 30 years. Scotland 2-1 Denmark.