Scotland through to men's World Cup for first time in nearly 30 years
Scotland qualify for the World Cup
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For the first time since 1998, Scotland have made it through to the men's World Cup next summer.
They needed a win on Tuesday night against Denmark to avoid having to enter the play-offs in March next year to secure their spot.
And a win they got. Two goals in stoppage time led them to a 4-2 victory at Hampden Park.
Speaking about the win, goal scorer Kieran Tierney said it was "one of the best feelings ever."
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Kenny McLean scored the fourth and final goal for Scotland from his own half
The game got off to an incredible start, with Scott McTominay securing the first goal within three minutes with an overhead kick.
Heading into half-time, Scotland were in the lead, but Denmark managed to equalise after a penalty in the second half.
But after Rasmus Kristensen was sent off for Denmark, Scotland were handed a lifeline and managed to take the lead once more with a goal from Lawrence Shankland.
It wasn't long before Denmark equalised again, but added time meant Scotland could still take the lead again.
It was Kieran Tierney who sent the stadium into excited cheers as he planted the ball in the far corner of the goal, taking the score to 3-2 with just three minutes to go.
But that wasn't enough for Scotland, who scored AGAIN.
This time it was Kenny McLean who took a shot from his own half, which sailed past Denmark's keeper and into the back of the net.

So that's England and Scotland through to the men's 2026 World Cup, but what about the other home nations?
Both Wales and Northern Ireland have secured a place in the play-offs in March where they can still try to secure their spot in the finals.
There are four places to be won from the play-offs out of 16 teams.
We'll find out who will be playing who when the European play-off draw takes place on Thursday 20 November.