Scotland can't let go of the World Cup chance against Denmark, says midfielder John McGinn.
In a thrilling comeback victory over Greece in their European Championship qualifying match last Saturday, Scotland fought from three goals down to draw 3-2 and set up a dramatic showdown with Denmark at Hampden Park on Tuesday night that could potentially decide the fate of Steve Clarke's team at the 2026 World Cup. The stakes are high for the Tartan Army as a win would propel them into the finals while a loss or draw would send them to the playoffs.
McGinn praised his teammates for their character and resilience, saying that they showed what it takes to reach tournaments over the past five, six years. "What an effort we put in towards the end," he said, highlighting the group's bravery and creativity as they fought back from 3-0 down to get the game to a thrilling finish.
For McGinn, who captained Scotland against Greece, this win represents more than just a chance to reach the World Cup finals β it is an opportunity for the team to redeem themselves after three consecutive losses in qualifying games. "It did baffle me a wee bit" that they were only awarded four minutes of added time at the end, McGinn said. The result, he added, proved that his team has learned from past mistakes.
"We need to start the match better," McGinn emphasized, urging his teammates to maintain their momentum going forward and not become complacent despite this remarkable turnaround in fortunes. "Hopefully, the Tartan Army can get behind us and go with that full momentum into the game."
McGinn also expressed his appreciation for the fans' support, stating that hearing the noise of the Tartan Army from the Greek stadium was a good feeling for him and his teammates.
Goalkeeper Craig Gordon echoed these sentiments, calling the win over Greece "one of the best performances" he has seen by Scotland in recent years. The team is now focused on securing a top spot at Tuesday's match against Denmark to secure their World Cup place.
In a thrilling comeback victory over Greece in their European Championship qualifying match last Saturday, Scotland fought from three goals down to draw 3-2 and set up a dramatic showdown with Denmark at Hampden Park on Tuesday night that could potentially decide the fate of Steve Clarke's team at the 2026 World Cup. The stakes are high for the Tartan Army as a win would propel them into the finals while a loss or draw would send them to the playoffs.
McGinn praised his teammates for their character and resilience, saying that they showed what it takes to reach tournaments over the past five, six years. "What an effort we put in towards the end," he said, highlighting the group's bravery and creativity as they fought back from 3-0 down to get the game to a thrilling finish.
For McGinn, who captained Scotland against Greece, this win represents more than just a chance to reach the World Cup finals β it is an opportunity for the team to redeem themselves after three consecutive losses in qualifying games. "It did baffle me a wee bit" that they were only awarded four minutes of added time at the end, McGinn said. The result, he added, proved that his team has learned from past mistakes.
"We need to start the match better," McGinn emphasized, urging his teammates to maintain their momentum going forward and not become complacent despite this remarkable turnaround in fortunes. "Hopefully, the Tartan Army can get behind us and go with that full momentum into the game."
McGinn also expressed his appreciation for the fans' support, stating that hearing the noise of the Tartan Army from the Greek stadium was a good feeling for him and his teammates.
Goalkeeper Craig Gordon echoed these sentiments, calling the win over Greece "one of the best performances" he has seen by Scotland in recent years. The team is now focused on securing a top spot at Tuesday's match against Denmark to secure their World Cup place.
and now they're all about beating Denmark to make it to the 2026 World Cup 
β that would be massive for them, but also huge pressure 
. I think they've shown what they're made of over the past five/six years in qualifying games though... still not convinced Scotland's gonna take this one tho 
, Danes have some quality players and are gonna push them hard 
, but three consecutive losses in qualifying games doesn't exactly scream "formidable opponent" 
. And let's be real, Denmark's been on fire too 
! They've got some serious depth to their squad.
, but if Scotland can't even get past Greece without being 3-0 down, how are they gonna take down Denmark? 
The odds are stacked against them, and it's gonna be a tough road ahead. We'll see what happens on Tuesday, I guess 
!!! that comeback win over greece was insane 
what a team effort 
mcginn is literally the man for captaining them 
now let's hope they can take that momentum into the match against denmark on tuesday 
oh man i feel like scotland is so close to making it to the world cup 
they've come so far and fought so hard to get this point, its amazing to see them never giving up 
he really knows how to bring out the best in his teammates 
the fans have been super supportive too 
hearing about the energy from the tartan army in the greek stadium must've given them a boost of motivation 
now all they need is to bring their A-game against denmark and i think they'll be golden 
. And what really gets me is that McGinn's praising his teammates for "character" like it's some kind of big deal 
. I've seen teams with less grit and determination lose games easily. The fact that they were only awarded 4 minutes of added time at the end just blows my mind 
. It's all about luck, folks... or maybe McGinn's just being generous 
. They've got a tough game against Denmark coming up and if they want to make it to the World Cup finals, they'll need more than just one lucky win 
. Bring on the playoffs, maybe? 
I mean, they'll need to bring that same energy and composure if they wanna take down the Danes. It's gonna be a tough one, but McGinn's right, we can't afford to get complacent 
and Gordon's saying this is one of Scotland's best performances in years... fingers crossed for Tuesday night!!! 
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!! mcginn is on point btw, he's right, we gotta start the game stronger and not get complacent 
. i mean, 3-0 down & they still managed to comeback like that? 
at hampden park, can't wait to see it all go down! 
οΈ denmark better bring their A-game lol 
4 mins might as well be 40 if you're gonna get lucky like that 
i was dyin last sat watching them come back from 3-0 down lol what an epic comeback !! 
OMG I can feel how much this means to the Scottish team right now! 
... mcginn's right, this win is more than just a chance to make the World Cup finals, it's an opportunity for them to prove themselves and learn from their mistakes 
... and let's be real, who doesn't love the energy of the Tartan Army? 
that noise must've been electric! 
οΈσ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ I'm loving the spirit of this team, they're showing everyone what they're made of. John McGinn is right, this isn't just about reaching the finals, it's about redemption and proving to themselves that they can turn it around after those losses. The fans' energy is infectious too, gotta give it up for the Tartan Army 
. i mean, scotland's got a good shot at the world cup, but have you seen snoop dogg perform live? 
! Scotland did an amazing comeback and I'm hyped for the game against Denmark 
Denmark better come ready! 
. It's like the Scottish government should be supporting them, you know? Providing resources, funding, maybe even some state-of-the-art training facilities 
. I mean, we're talking about making a World Cup push here! 
It's so much easier than people make it out to be! You can use pre-made broth packets and add some frozen veggies for a quick meal. My little sis is actually coming over tomorrow to try it out with me...