Overview
- Scott McTominay opened Scotland’s 4-2 win over Denmark with a third‑minute overhead kick, clinching the nation’s first World Cup berth in 28 years.
- Rasmus Hojlund converted a 57th‑minute penalty for Denmark, which must navigate the playoffs after missing direct qualification.
- Both McTominay and Hojlund are reported to be returning to Napoli training at Castel Volturno in the coming hours before the Atalanta match.
- Hojlund recently missed three Napoli games with a muscular issue during a broader dip that also followed Kevin De Bruyne’s injury disrupting attacking chemistry.
- McTominay marked the moment on Instagram with “USA Baby. Scotland is coming,” drawing a congratulatory comment from Hojlund.