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Will Scotland's luck hold for biggest test of World Cup dream?

Will Scotland's luck hold for biggest test of World Cup dream?

Summary

Scotland's national football team is approaching critical World Cup qualifying matches. They need a draw or win against Greece and a win against Denmark to secure their spot in the World Cup. The team has not participated in the tournament for six consecutive editions.

Key Facts

  • Scotland is playing against Greece in a World Cup qualifying match on 15 November at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus.
  • They need four points from their next two games to qualify directly for the World Cup.
  • Scotland won their last match against Belarus with a score of 2-1.
  • Players expressed disappointment in their performance despite the victory against Belarus.
  • Scotland has not participated in the World Cup for six consecutive tournaments.
  • The team already has a fallback option of the playoffs in March if they do not secure direct qualification.
  • Injuries are affecting team selection, with Billy Gilmour confirmed to miss the game against Greece.
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