Scotland, Denmark and Steve Clarke
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Scotland head coach Steve Clarke tells BBC Scotland: "Really simple - what a fantastic group of players. Unbelievable. "I've said it from the very start of my time. It took me a year, maybe 18 months, to work out the best way to go forward. If I give myself a bit of credit, I chose the right way.
At 2-2 in stoppage time, Scotland were bound for the playoffs in March. Stunning goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean triggered euphoric scenes as the Scots secured a spot in the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1998. McLean scored Scotland’s fourth from the halfway line.
Steve Clarke has admitted that he was left stunned by Scotland 's three wonder-goals as the Tartan Arme reached the 2026 World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Denmark. Scotland went into the Hampden Park showdown knowing that three points would secure qualification for next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Head coach Steve Clarke hails his Scotland players after they qualify for a first men's World Cup since 1998. Scotland are going to first men's World Cup in 28 years after Denmark epic - reaction 'Sco
Craig Burley gives some advice to Scotland's squad, as the last player to score for Scotland at a World Cup in 1998.
Injury-time wonder-goals by Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean handed Scotland a stunning 4-2 win over Denmark on Tuesday to qualify them for the 2026 World Cup, while Spain also booked their ticket with a 2-2 draw against Turkey.