Summary

  • Scotland fans are coming to terms with qualifying for next year's World Cup Finals

  • Steve Clarke's side beat Denmark 4-2 on a thrilling night at Hampden to secure qualification

  • The win included spectacular goals from Scott McTominay, Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean

  • Scotland fans have been sharing their joy at the result - as thoughts turn to making plans for the 2026 tournament

  • Next summer's finals will be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico

  1. How are you feeling the morning after the night before?published at 11:35 GMT

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  2. Which nations will Scotland be joining at the World Cup finals?published at 11:24 GMT

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    Lionel Messi's Argentina have already qualified for next summer's finals

    I know all we really care about is that Scotland have qualified, but...

    Which other nations have already sealed their spot at next summer's World Cup finals?

    Hosts: Canada, Mexico, United States

    Africa: Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia

    Asia: Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Uzbekistan

    Europe: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland

    Oceania: New Zealand

    South America: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay

    North and Central America and the Caribbean: tbc

  3. WATCH: How Scotland fans celebrated the winpublished at 11:15 GMT

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    Fans celebrate as Scotland qualify for 2026 World Cup

  4. 'It is definitely a day to be Scottish' - fan reaction to World Cup heroicspublished at 11:06 GMT

    Kieran Tierney is congratulated after scoring Scotland's third goalImage source, PA Media
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    Kieran Tierney is congratulated after scoring Scotland's third goal

    Scotland fans have been calling in to BBC Scotland's 'Mornings' radio show to talk about their experiences watching last night's win.

    Paul: "What a proud moment last night. One of the best games I've ever seen, it was totally amazing. Even just saying the words 'we're going to the World Cup', it's unbelievable.

    "There'll be no winter blues in Scotland this year. I'm proud as proud can be. It is definitely a day to be Scottish."

    Jenna: "Honestly, if I didn't have the highlights from last night, I would have thought I imagined the full thing. The Kieran Tierney goal, it was the best I ever felt in my life. The feeling of euphoria in that moment, amongst all of us.

    "It didn't matter what team you supported, we were all just Scottish. It was beautiful."

  5. What times could World Cup matches kick off?published at 10:59 GMT

    It is anticipated these kick-off times will mirror those at the Club World Cup, when the earliest games started at 17:00 BST, followed by 20:00, 23:00 and 02:00.

  6. Which cities will be hosting the matches?published at 10:44 GMT

    The 16 host cities at next summer's World Cup will be split into three "regional conferences" across the USA, Canada and Mexico.

    They are:

    Western region - Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Vancouver.

    Central region - Dallas, Guadalajara, Houston, Kansas City, Mexico City, Monterrey

    Eastern region - Atlanta, Boston, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Toronto

  7. Former players hail an 'incredible night'published at 10:36 GMT

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    John Collins and Darren Jackson were part of the last Scotland men's team to play at a World Cup in 1998

    Our colleagues on the Good Morning Scotland programme understandably led with reaction to the magnificent win for the Scotland team.

    For 27 years, Darren Jackson and John Collins have been introduced as members of the last Scotland side to play at a men's World Cup in France 1998, but no more.

    Darren Jackson told the programme: "The resilience, the attitude, the desire and commitment of this squad is beyond belief."

    He highlighted the "never say die attitude" of the squad on an "incredible night".

    John Collins said: "You'll never watch another game and see three fantastic goals like that.

    "If there was a World Cup given for spirit and determination we'd have it on the shelf just now."

  8. 'Party time': Scotland's front pages as World Cup wait is overpublished at 10:29 GMT

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  9. 'That took us on a journey like you wouldn't believe'published at 10:20 GMT

    Tartan Army foot soldier and No Scotland No Party podcast co-host Hazel Stewart told the BBC's Good Morning Scotland programme it was an unforgettable night for the team and fans alike.

    “Absolutely wonderful. We knew there would be some drama, but that took us on a journey like you wouldn’t believe,” she said.

    "To be sitting here this morning, a 4-2 beating of Denmark, going to the World Cup, it's incredible, really incredible."

    She said she believes the victory was all about mindset, with some players knowing it was their last chance to make it a World Cup finals.

    "We had terrible performances, but somehow we’ve got through it,” said Hazel.

    “These core players, they knew it was their last chance in terms of their age - Andy Robertson knew he would be 36 at the next one,” she said.

    “That drive of everyone around that age, that mindset, that was it.

    "To keep going, no matter what.”

  10. Celebrity fans Murray and McAvoy go wild for Scotland's heroespublished at 10:11 GMT

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    Sir Andy Murray was thrilled with the victory

    Tennis legend Sir Andy Murray was among the celebrity fans to take to social media after last night's match.

    The former Wimbledon champion posted on X: "What on earth was that, mctominay you wee dancer!

    "Yessssssssssssssssssss! Never in doubt Scotland north America here we come."

    Hollywood star James McAvoy said: "Never a (Denmark) penalty. Always, always four goals."

  11. 'We left everything out there' - What the players had to saypublished at 10:01 GMT

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    Scotland skipper Andy Robertson celebrates after the final whistle

    After the match Scotland captain Andy Robertson paid tribute to his former Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota, who died last summer in a road traffic accident.

    "I've hid it well, but today I've been in bits," the 31-year-old said. "I know the age I'm at, this could be my last chance to go to the World Cup.

    "I couldn't get my mate Diogo Jota out of my head today. We spoke so much about going to the World Cup because he missed the last one with Portugal and I did with Scotland. I know he'll be smiling over me today.

    "I'm so glad it's ended up this way. This group of boys, this group of staff - it's the best group I've been involved in."

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    Thrilled Scotland midfielder John McGinn

    Midfielder John McGinn said he will never again experience the same feeling in a football stadium.

    "I thought we were pretty rubbish to be honest, but who cares?" he said.

    "To get over the line was such an amazing feeling. The gaffer's team talk was exceptional.

    "It's a privilege every time we meet up. It's just humble guys wanting to do well for their country. We left everything out there."

  12. How Scotland fans reacted to qualificationpublished at 09:48 GMT

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    Supporters leaving Hampden after last night's game were still swept up in the amazing atmosphere.

    One fan told BBC Scotland: "I was in France 1998. I grew up in an era when we qualified all the time.

    "This is for the younger generation. They get to go and watch Scotland play in the World Cup.

    "The whole country is going to be buzzing."

    Supporters flooded into the Church on the Hill pub in the southside of Glasgow after the match.

    They included Colin McLean, who said: "I think I've missed two games in 20 years. I've never seen anything like that."

    Fiona Cullie said the atmosphere in the stadium had been "unreal... something to remember for life".

  13. When is the draw and how does it work?published at 09:38 GMT

    Scotland fans with flags of the United States of America celebrate after they qualified for the 2026 World Cup after beating Denmark 4-2 in their final qualifier at Hampden Park,Image source, PA Media
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    Scotland are going to the World Cup in the USA - or Canada or Mexico

    Scotland will find out who they will be facing at next summer's World Cup when the draw is made on Friday 5 December.

    The 48 teams taking part will be split into four pots with 12 national sides in each.

    Pot 1 will consist of the three hosts - USA, Canada and Mexico - and the top nine teams in the FIFA world rankings, external not including the hosts.

    Pots 2, 3, and 4 will consist of the remaining teams according to the rankings. Scotland will be in Pot 3, meaning they are likely to draw one of the favourites and tournament big-hitters like Argentina, France or Spain.

    The final 12 four-team groups will randomly be formed by selecting one team from each of the four pots.

    Except for UEFA, which can have up to two teams in the same group, two teams from the same confederation cannot be put in the same group.

  14. How did we get here?published at 09:31 GMT

    cotland players and manager Steve Clarke celebrate after they qualified for the 2026 World Cup after beating Denmark 4-2 in their final qualifier at Hampden Park,Image source, PA Media

    Scotland last qualified for the 1998 World Cup in France under manager Craig Brown.

    The tournament saw them lose to Brazil and Morocco, and draw with Norway. They exited in the tournament group stage.

    What followed was a two-decade major tournament drought for the men's national team.

    They failed to qualify for six consecutive World Cups and missed five straight European Championships.

    Under Steve Clarke, they returned at Euro 2020 and then Euro 2024 - but did not qualify for the World Cup in 2022.

    In the current World Cup qualifying campaign, Scotland drew 0-0 with Denmark, beat Belarus twice and Greece once at Hampden.

    Then a 3-2 loss against Greece at the weekend meant the team had to beat Denmark to finish top of Group C - which they did in spectaular fashion at Hampden last night.

  15. Welcomepublished at 09:21 GMT

    Good morning to you all after a historic win for Scotland’s men at Hampden last night.

    If qualifying for the World Cup since 1998 left you hoarse and with a sore head you will not be alone today.

    We’ll bring you reaction to the nail-biting match from around the country, as well as analysis from our team of experts.

    So stick with us this morning and enjoy the celebration, it’s been a long time coming!