15 of the best social media reactions to Scotland qualifying for the 2026 World Cup

Scotland have qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 and social media exploded after Steve Clarke’s side beat Denmark .

The game was filled with drama and Scotland have now officially qualified for the tournament next summer, thanks to late goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean .

We’ve gone through social media and have rounded up the best reactions to Scotland getting over the line.

– Tuesday, 18 November 2025

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– Tuesday, 18 November 2025

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Old demons return as Italy wait for World Cup play-off opponents:Italy could face Sweden, North Macedonia, or Northern Ireland in the 2026 World Cup playoffs, teams that previously denied them qualification. The Azzurri, seeded in pot 1, will host a one-legged semifinal in March.

Ecstatic Scotland fan compares World Cup qualification to birth of children:A passionate Scotland fan compared the team's World Cup qualification to the birth of his children and grandchildren. The Tartan Army topped Group C with 13 points, ending a long absence from the tournament.

Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?:The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams, with qualifiers from Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia confirmed. Argentina defend their title, while newcomers like Cape Verde make history. Play-offs for remaining spots will be held in March 2026.

A superb XI of players that will miss the 2026 World Cup: Szoboszlai, Mbeumo…:Top players like Jan Oblak, Victor Osimhen, and Dominik Szoboszlai will miss the 2026 World Cup due to their nations' failed qualifying campaigns, despite their stellar club performances.