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Scotland Edge Belarus 2-1 to Seal World Cup Playoff Berth as Group Goes to Final Two Games

Denmark’s win over Greece means the top-two are set and automatic qualification will be settled by Scotland’s trip to Athens and a Hampden finale against the Danes.

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Przemyslaw Wisniewski of Poland runs with the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Poland and Finland at Silesian Stadium on September 7, 2025 in Chorzow, Poland.

Overview

  • Che Adams opened the scoring at Hampden and Scott McTominay struck late before Hleb Kuchko’s stoppage-time reply made it 2-1.
  • Lengthy VAR interventions shaped the match, with a Belarus equaliser ruled out for a foul, a potential Scotland penalty overturned, and an Adams effort confirmed offside.
  • The result took Scotland to 10 points, and Denmark’s 3-1 victory over Greece guaranteed Steve Clarke’s side at least a playoff place.
  • Denmark moved top on goal difference after beating Greece, with goal difference the primary tiebreaker in Group C.
  • Clarke marked a record 72nd game in charge and, along with McTominay, voiced dissatisfaction with the display as suspensions for Ryan Christie and Lewis Ferguson and an injury to Aaron Hickey forced changes.