Extra-time goals clinch Scotland's 1st WC since '98

A pair of extra-time goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean gave Scotland a 4-2 win over Denmark on the last day of UEFA qualifying and a spot in the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
Nov 18, 2025, 11:24 pm - ESPN News Services

Match Timeline

Scotland
Denmark
  • KO
  • 3
  • 10
  • 21
  • 45
  • HT
  • 57
  • 61
  • 64
  • 64
  • 72
  • 78
  • 81
  • 84
  • 90
  • 90+3
  • 90+5
  • 90+8
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Scotland 4, Denmark 2.
90'+9'
Second Half ends, Scotland 4, Denmark 2.
90'+8'
Goal! Scotland 4, Denmark 2. Kenny McLean (Scotland) left footed shot from more than 35 yards to the bottom left corner following a fast break.
Match Stats
SCODEN
Possession
30.2%
69.830.2
69.8%
Shots on Goal
5
3
Shot Attempts
10
18
Yellow Cards
1
1
Corner Kicks
2
9
Saves
1
1