While Scotland were put under strain in the first half, the goalkeeper wasn't overworked. Pulled off a good save from Rasmus Hojlund at the start of the second half, plunging low to block his snapshot. Went the wrong way for the penalty and had no chance with the second goal. 7placeholder image
While Scotland were put under strain in the first half, the goalkeeper wasn't overworked. Pulled off a good save from Rasmus Hojlund at the start of the second half, plunging low to block his snapshot. Went the wrong way for the penalty and had no chance with the second goal. 7 | SNS Group

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How the Scots performed to reach the 2026 World Cup

Scotland have qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 4-2 win over Denmark at Hampden.

Stoppage-time goals from substitutes Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean gave the Scots the victory they needed to leap over the Danes in Group C and reach the finals for the first time since 1998.

On an epic night in Glasgow, Scotland took an early lead through a stunning Scott McTominay overhead kick and held on to that lead until half time.

Denmark rallied and levelled through a Rasmus Hojlund penalty kick after captain Andy Robertson was pinged by VAR for a foul on Gustav Isaksen. But shortly after, the Danes were reduced to ten men when Rasmus Kristensen was sent off for a second bookable offence.

Scotland regained the lead through a Lawrence Shankland header, only for Patrick Dorgu to make it 2-2 on 83 minutes.

Scotland pushed for a winner and Tierney curled home a fine effort in stoppage time before Kenny McLean lobbed Kasper Schmeichel from nearly the halfway line to ensure victory.

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