Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Scotland Faces Denmark in World Cup Qualifier Shootout After Greece Defeat
Scotland's football team had a tough game against Greece and lost 3-2.
They were losing 3-0 for a while!
But they still have a chance to go to the World Cup.
On Tuesday, they will play against Denmark.
This game is like a final – if Scotland wins, they go to the World Cup!
If they don't win, they might still get a chance through playoffs.
The team is excited because many people didn't think they would get this far.
Captain Andy Robertson said they are relieved to still have a chance to win the group at home.
Scotland lost 3-2 to Greece in a World Cup qualifier.
A 2-2 draw between Belarus and Denmark means Scotland is one point behind Denmark.
Scotland must defeat Denmark in their next match to automatically qualify for the World Cup.
If Scotland fails to win, they may still qualify through play-offs.
Scotland has not qualified for the World Cup since 1998.
- Who
- Scotland men's national football team
- What
- Faces a decisive qualification match against Denmark for a spot in the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
- When
- Tuesday (decisive match), Saturday (recent qualifier)
- Where
- Glasgow (decisive match), Piraeus (recent qualifier)
- Why
- Following a 3-2 defeat to Greece and a draw between Belarus and Denmark, Scotland must win their next match to secure automatic qualification for the World Cup.
- Match 1 Result
- Greece 3 - 2 Scotland
- Match 2 Result
- Belarus 2 - 2 Denmark
- Group C Standings
- Denmark 11 pts, Scotland 10 pts
- Decisive Match
- Scotland vs Denmark on Tuesday
- Scotland's World Cup Qualification
- Must win on Tuesday for automatic spot; play-offs also a possibility
- Scotland's Last World Cup Appearance
- 1998