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Scotland World Cup 2026 Preview: High Hopes After 28-Year Wait
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- Scotland returns to the World Cup after a 28-year absence, qualifying in dramatic fashion by defeating Denmark 4-2.
- Steve Clarke's ageing squad, reliant on key players like Scott McTominay and John McGinn, faces challenges, particularly in goal threat and goalkeeping.
- Despite these, the team has a genuine chance of progressing from the first round for the first time, starting with their opener against Haiti.
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Scotland returns to the World Cup after a 28-year absence, qualifying in dramatic fashion by defeating Denmark 4-2. Steve Clarke's ageing squad, reliant on key players like Scott McTominay and John McGinn, faces challenges, particularly in goal threat and goalkeeping. Despite these, the team has a genuine chance of progressing from the first round for the first time, starting with their opener against Haiti.
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