Scotland emerged victorious over Denmark in a thrilling 4-2 clash during the 2026 World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park on Tuesday, a match that will surely be etched in the memory of fans.
The Scots took an early lead as Scott McTominay showcased his skill with a stunning overhead kick just three minutes in, expertly connecting with a cross from Ben Gannon-Doak. However, Denmark gradually found their rhythm, asserting themselves in possession and mounting pressure.
Rasmus Hojlund appeared to have equalized for the visitors, striking at the far post, but his effort was controversially ruled out due to a foul in the buildup. Moments later, he squandered another golden opportunity, sending a header over the bar from mere yards away, a chance further complicated by an offside call.
Despite Denmark’s growing dominance, Scotland held firm and clung to their slender one-goal advantage as the halftime whistle blew. The second half saw the Danes intensifying their pursuit of an equalizer. Goalkeeper Craig Gordon stood tall, denying Hojlund with a spectacular save, yet he was powerless to stop the striker when he converted from the penalty spot just before the hour mark.
The tide took another turn when Denmark’s Rasmus Kristensen received a second yellow card, reducing his team to ten men. Scotland seized this opportunity as substitute Lawrence Shankland, showing remarkable tenacity, muscled past goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel to restore their lead.
But the lead was short-lived—within three minutes, Patrick Dorgu leveled the scores again with a composed finish into the bottom corner, igniting hopes for the Danish side. Yet, Scotland remained undeterred. In a flurry of late-game heroics, Celtic’s Kieran Tierney found the net once more, sending the home crowd into a frenzy before Kenny McLean sealed the victory with a decisive strike.
This remarkable triumph not only secured a memorable win but also marked a significant milestone for Scotland, sending them to the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.
