Scotland Eyes World Cup Glory
A victory for Scotland would mark a triumphant return to the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998, a long-awaited dream for fans and players alike.
In recent matchups, Scotland has fared well against Denmark, winning three of their last five encounters. This is impressive, considering they faced a rough stretch of five consecutive losses from 1986 to 2004.
When it comes to home turf advantage, Denmark has struggled against Scotland overall, managing only two wins in their last nine visits, both of which were friendlies (1-0) in March 1998 and August 2002. Notably, Denmark has failed to secure victory in all four competitive matches played on Scottish soil.
At home, Scotland has been formidable, winning 10 of their last 14 World Cup qualifiers, with a particularly strong showing recently—six wins in their past seven matches, losing just once.
On the other hand, Denmark is a force to be reckoned with away from home as well, winning 10 of their last 11 World Cup qualifiers. They’ve been particularly tough to break down, winning seven times without conceding a goal. Scotland is the only team to have bested them in this stretch, securing a 2-0 victory in November 2021.
Offensively, Scotland has been in great form, scoring two or more goals in their last four matches, racking up a total of nine goals. This is a welcome revival, as their last similar streak happened between March and September 2023 during the Euro 2024 qualifiers, where they netted multiple goals in five straight games.
Denmark’s recent 2-2 draw with Belarus showcased their attacking capabilities, as they unleashed a staggering 35 shots—a record for competitive international fixtures since 2006—11 of which came in a frantic final ten minutes.
Leading the charge for Scotland is skipper Andy Robertson, who has created the most chances—10—during the World Cup 2026 qualification campaign, including assists in his last two matches. The last player to string together three consecutive assists for Scotland in competitive matches was Ryan Fraser, back in 2018 and 2019.
On the Danish side, striker Rasmus Hojlund has emerged as the top scorer in Group C of World Cup 2026 qualification with four goals. His teammate, Mikkel Damsgaard, isn’t far behind with three goals, having found the net in three of his past four international appearances after a lengthy dry spell of 25 games without a goal.
As Scotland prepares to face Denmark, the stakes couldn’t be higher: a win would not only secure a coveted place in the World Cup but also add a thrilling chapter to their storied football history.
