"It was the drama of it, croaks Hamish Husband, veteran of the west of Scotland Tartan Army, his voice still frayed from the Hampden stands. Even John McGinn said we were rubbish, he references the Scotland midfielder's robust analysis immediately after the game but that fourth goal He Trails off, perhaps recalling how Kenny McLean scored a final stunning goal from his own half with just seconds of extra time to go."
"No matter what you think of football it creates an enormous amount of positivity in these difficult times, with Scotland appearing on the world stage for a younger generation of fans who've never experienced that before. When the Tartan Army congregate for the tournament next year, alongside America's Scottish diaspora, it will probably replicate the ebullient scenes of Euro 2025, when an estimated 200,000 fans descended on Germany."
Scotland qualified for the World Cup for the first time in more than a quarter of a century after a breathtaking 4-2 win against Denmark at Hampden. The victory featured a stunning final goal from Kenny McLean, scored from his own half in added seconds, and triggered euphoric celebrations among fans. The result is expected to boost national morale and create positivity ahead of the tournament next June, energizing younger supporters and the broader Tartan Army. Large-scale fan gatherings at the World Cup and strong diasporic support from America are anticipated, recalling the ebullient scenes and wide affection generated during Euro 2025.
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