Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland discover their World Cup 2026 qualifying opponents
Briefly

Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland have just learned their World Cup qualifying opponents amidst UEFA's new complex competition structure. Scotland's recent 3-0 defeat to Greece resulted in their relegation from Nations League A to B, complicating their qualification journey. They will face Denmark in Group C for the upcoming World Cup, starting their campaign on September 5. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland has learned their final qualifying opponent after Germany's Nations League win, placing them in Group A, alongside Michael O'Neill's side.
Scotland was relegated from Nations League A to Nations League B following a poor performance, but is set to begin World Cup qualification against Denmark.
The current UEFA international break highlights a newfound complexity in competitions, moving beyond standard qualification cycles to include the Nations League and its implications.
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