Scotland secured its first World Cup berth in almost 30 years, while Curaçao qualified for the tournament for the first time. Haiti also booked its place, returning to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, marking a historic night for all three nations.
Breakdown
- Scotland ended a nearly 30-year wait by qualifying for the World Cup in dramatic fashion.
- Scotland needed to beat Denmark and secured victory with a bicycle kick and a last-minute goal. 5s
- A long-range shot over Schmeichel sealed Scotland's qualification, and the team was hailed as the 'Hamden Heroes.' 19s
- Curaçao, with a population of 150,000, qualified for its first ever World Cup. 31s
- Haiti confirmed its first World Cup appearance since 1974 after a tense post-game watch party. 37s