Denmark, Scotland and 2026 World Cup
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Scotland progressed to the 2026 World Cup in dramatic fashion, ending a long wait to compete on soccer's grandest stage.
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.
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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.
Norwich City captain Kenny McLean scores from the halfway line to seal Scotland's first World Cup qualification in 28 years.