Scotland has secured a crucial 2-1 home win over Belarus, staying in contention for automatic qualification to the 2026 World Cup. The victory places Scotland joint top of Group C with Denmark, who defeated Greece 3-1. Despite Denmark’s lead on goal difference, Scotland’s win guarantees them at least a playoff spot as they bid to make their first World Cup appearance since 1998.
The pool-toppers will face each other on November 18 in Glasgow, a match that will likely determine the group’s top two teams. Scotland’s win was fueled by goals from Che Adams and Scott McTominay, although the team faced a tense finale as Belarus scored a late consolation goal. Scotland coach Steve Clarke expressed his disappointment with the team’s performance, stating they were “poor” and “didn’t get anywhere near the levels we can.”
Meanwhile, the Netherlands is edging closer to securing its spot in the World Cup, defeating Finland 4-0. The Dutch team’s victory maintains their three-point lead at the summit of Group G. Poland remains hot on their heels after a 2-0 win in Lithuania, with Robert Lewandowski netting his 87th international goal.
