Scotland secures first World Cup spot since 1998 with dramatic win

Scotland qualified for the men's World Cup for the first time since 1998 with a memorable win over Denmark on November 18 last year. Kenny McLean's late goal sealed their place after a tumultuous qualification campaign that included a critical match in Greece, where Scotland faced a 3-0 deficit. Despite the dire situation, Denmark's failure to score against Belarus allowed Scotland to proceed to a decisive home match. Head coach Steve Clarke and players expressed the surreal emotions surrounding the qualification, highlighting the impact of recent events on their mental state as they approached the World Cup.

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