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Peter Fitzpatrick

Scotland in the opening game of the World Cup: Why 1998 could well see a repeat for the Tartan Army

Scotland players celebrate on the pitch after the FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification football match between Scotland and Denmark at Hampden Park in Glasgow on November 18, 2025. Scotland scored two dramatic stoppage-time goals to beat 10-man Denmark 4-2 on Tuesday and reach the World Cup for the first time since 1998. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP).

After qualifying for the World Cup in dramatic fashion on a famous night at Hampden Park, Scotland’s attention turns to the draw on Friday, 5 December.

Steve Clarke’s side defeated Denmark 4-2 to top their group and book their place in next summer’s tournament but Scotland find themselves in Pot 3 which means they potentially face a Group of Death.

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