US EditionAndy Robertson Makes Emotional Diogo Jota Admission After Scotland Qualify for World Cup
Scotland ended a 27-year World Cup absence with a 4-2 win over Denmark, dedicating the achievement to late Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota, said captain Andy Robertson.
- On November 18, 2025, Scotland secured automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 4-2 win over Denmark at Hampden Park, and Scotland captain Andy Robertson paid tribute to his late friend Diogo Jota.
- Robertson and Diogo Jota spent five seasons together at Liverpool, with Jota dying in a car crash on July 3, 2025, a loss felt deeply by Robertson who attended his wedding.
- In post-match interviews Robertson said `I think I've hidden it well, but I've been in bits` and recalled many talks with Diogo Jota, saying this may be his last World Cup chance due to age.
- Scotland’s 4-2 win ended a 27-year World Cup absence, with late goals from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean sealing the dramatic victory and sparking jubilant scenes at Hampden Park.
- The draw for the 2026 World Cup is on Friday, after Scotland secured qualification with Steve Clarke’s emotional speech galvanising the squad for this historic night.
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Soccer-Robertson remembers Liverpool teammate Jota after Scotland qualify for World Cup
(Reuters) -Andy Robertson was "in bits" before Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to qualify for the World Cup, saying he could not help thinking about former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota and their shared dream of playing in football's biggest tournament. Read full story
Soccer-Robertson remembers Liverpool teammate Jota after Scotland qualify for World Cup | Sports-Games
Soccer-Robertson remembers Liverpool teammate Jota after Scotland qualify for World Cup Andy Robertson was "in bits" before Scotland beat Denmark 4-2 to qualify for the World Cup, saying he could not help thinking about former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota and their shared dream of playing in football's biggest tournament. Goals from Scott McTominay, Lawrence Shankland, Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean on Tuesday secured Scotland's spot in next y…
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