Scotland defeated Denmark 4-2 in a dramatic World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park, securing their first World Cup appearance since 1998. Kieran Tierney scored the winner in stoppage time, ending 27 years of heartbreak.
Curaçao became the smallest nation ever to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 0-0 draw with Jamaica in Kingston on November 18, 2025, finishing top of CONCACAF Group B with 12 points. Their historic first appearance marks a milestone for small nations in global football.