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The party’s officially over: Scotland eliminated from the World Cup

The Guardian UK Saturday 27 June 2026, 23:02 UTC By Ewan Murray 1 min read
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Steve Clarke’s side managed only a single goalCan no longer qualify as one of best third-placed sidesScotland’s World Cup elimination has been confirmed after Saturday’s results in Group L, with the country failing to finish among the top eight of third-placed teams in the tournament’s group stage. Steve Clarke and his team had a stated aim of making history by becoming the first Scottish side to reach the knockout phase of a major finals. Instead, the event has once again caused crushing...

  • Steve Clarke’s side managed only a single goal

  • Can no longer qualify as one of best third-placed sides

Scotland’s World Cup elimination has been confirmed after Saturday’s results in Group L, with the country failing to finish among the top eight of third-placed teams in the tournament’s group stage.

Steve Clarke and his team had a stated aim of making history by becoming the first Scottish side to reach the knockout phase of a major finals. Instead, the event has once again caused crushing disappointment. Clarke has led Scotland to three major tournaments, in which they have won just a single game and scored only four goals.

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