"Denmark and Scotland start their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaigns at Parken on Friday as part of a group also containing Belarus and Greece. Brian Riemer is hoping to lead the hosts to a third consecutive appearance at the finals, while Steve Clarke's side are hoping to end their country's absence since 1998. Scotland last won in Denmark in 1975 and trail 11-7 in the head-to-head record between the countries, who have never shared a draw."
"Kasper Schmeichel, who won a Scottish treble with Celtic last season, is in goal for Denmark, whose squad also features 10 Premier League players. Their bench includes Manchester United wideman Patrick Dorgu and forward Rasmus Hojlund, who is on loan to Napoli. Denmark starting XI: Kasper Schmeichel, Rasmus Kristensen, Joachim Andersen, Andreas Christensen, Joakim Maehle, Anders Dreyer, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Morten Hjulmand, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kasper Dolberg, Mika Biereth"
"Celtic full-backs Kieran Tierney and Anthony Ralston withdrew from Scotland's squad with knocks. Sassuolo's Josh Doig was called up as cover. Brentford full-back Aaron Hickey returns after an absence of almost two years following hamstring problems. Scotland starting XI: Angus Gunn, Aaron Hickey, John Souttar, Grant Hanley, Andry Robertson, John McGinn, Scott McTominay, Ryan Christie, Che Adams, Lewis Ferguson, Lyndon Dykes"
Denmark and Scotland meet at Parken to begin 2026 World Cup qualifying in a group containing Belarus and Greece. Brian Riemer seeks to guide Denmark to a third consecutive World Cup finals appearance. Steve Clarke aims to end Scotland's long absence from the finals, which dates back to 1998. Scotland last defeated Denmark in 1975 and trail 11-7 in head-to-head meetings, with no draws between them. Denmark names Kasper Schmeichel in goal and includes ten Premier League players. Scotland copes with injury withdrawals to Kieran Tierney and Anthony Ralston while Aaron Hickey returns.
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