Scotland will avoid England and other major European nations like Spain, France and Germany in next month's World Cup qualifying draw, with Fifa expected to reward all of Uefa's automatic qualifiers by placing them into one of the 12 groups. (Scottish Sun)

Scotland ended their 28-year wait for a World Cup appearance last night after an astonishing 4-2 victory over Denmark in a match that will forever live in Tartan Army folklore.Scott McTominay got the

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Scotland are currently a point behind Denmark in Group C, and four points ahead of Greece. So, irrespective of the result at Hampden on Tuesday, they are guaranteed at least a playoff spot. However, for Steve Clarke's team, nothing other than a win will be on the agenda on an occasion like this in front of what is sure to be a raucous home crowd.

The first goal came on a third-minute bicycle kick from Scott McTominay. Despite being down to 10 men, Denmark drew even in the 81st minute. Had that score line held, Denmark would have earned automatic World Cup qualification. Instead, Kieran Tierney did this three minutes into stoppage time:

The World Cup’s field of 48 is almost full: The FIFA World Cup arrives in North America in 2026, with Gillette Stadium set to host seven matches. Fans will learn which teams will be playing locally when FIFA holds its “ Final Draw ” on Dec. 5.

"Statistically, it's easier to qualify for the next round than not because we're going to a round of 32," said Noon on the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast. "For Scotland to actually go to that stadium and try and get something to sing about for themselves,