Late heroics see Scotland qualify for first World Cup finals since 1998 | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIndependent StaffTuesday 18 November 2025 22:00 GMTScotland beat Denmark 4-2 to qualify for the 2026 World Cup (Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)Two goals in second-half stoppage time saw Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to qualify for their first World Cup finals since 1998.Defender Kieran Tierney scored in the 93rd minute to put Scotland 3-2 up after they were twice pegged back earlier in the game, before Kenny McLean scored from the halfway line to seal the result at Hampden Park.In a game of spectacular goals, Scott McTominay, now at Napoli, opened the scoring for Scotland in the third minute with an overhead kick, before club teammate Rasmus Hojlund, levelled the score.Lawrence Shankland gave the hosts the lead again before Manchester United’s Patrick Dorgu scored for the Danes to level the score. Then, late heroics by Tierney, then McLean, secured a famous result for Scotland.The win sees Scotland finish top of group C at the expense of their Danish opponents, who will now go into the play-offs.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in