Kenny McLean’s goal from the halfway line against Denmark sealed an incredible night at Hampden Park on the final matchweek of UEFA qualifying and a first World Cup since 1998 for Scotland – The Americas must brace itself for a Tartan Army invasion.

The list of countries heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is growing. Following a thrilling round of November qualifiers, 42 nations have officially secured their place in the expanded 48-team tournament set for North America in 2026.

Scotland have qualified for the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998 after a hair-raising match against Denmark that saw the Scottish side secure a memorable 4-2 victory with most of the action taking place in the final minutes.

The November international break brought an end to the World Cup qualification process, and with it, 42 teams have now booked their places at next

SCOTLAND are set to be kept APART from the Auld Enemy England in next month’s World Cup qualifying draw. And Steve Clarke’s side’s reward for that swashbuckling qualification

Andrew Robertson delivered an emotional tribute to late Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota after Scotland qualified for its first World Cup appearance since 1998.

Iraq, left, and Norway, right, have both qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico ... including matches in Kansas City. The rest of the World Cup field will become known Dec. 5, 2025, via the World Cup Draw. Getty Images left and right/FIFA image middle

Many football fans doubted the expansion of the men's World Cup to 48 teams in 2026. Critics have bemoaned too many matches spread out over the United States, Mexico and Canada and said 48 teams opposed to 32 does not make mathematical sense.