Scotland's World Cup dreams remain alive, despite a 3-2 defeat in Greece. The Scots, who were 3-0 down after 63 minutes, now face a winner-takes-all game against Group C leaders Denmark at Hampden on Tuesday. Scotland's 42-year-old stand-in goalkeeper, Craig Gordon, produced five first-half saves to keep his side in the game, but ultimately, the damage was done by Scotland's woeful start. Greece took the lead after seven minutes, and second-half strikes from Konstantinos Karetsas and Christos Tzolis took the game beyond reach. Scotland's manager, Steve Clarke, admitted that he was planning for a play-off at 3-0, and the team's performance was a cause for concern. Despite the loss, Scotland's defender Andy Robertson remained optimistic, stating that a shoot-out at Hampden is what they asked for. Scotland midfielder Ryan Christie also remained positive, knowing that they have shut down Denmark before and hoping to do it again. The 2026 World Cup draw will take place in Washington on December 5, with President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino joining forces to decide the group stage fixtures. The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will be the 23rd edition of the tournament.
