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World Cup Qualifiers: Scotland Make a Point in Denmark
Scotland's defense and goalkeeper Angus Gunn kept a clean sheet, securing a crucial point against Denmark in a challenging group stage opener for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
- In Copenhagen, Scotland began their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 0-0 draw against top seeds Denmark in the opening group fixture.
- With six qualification games to play, Scotland manager Steve Clarke selected an attacking side with strikers Che Adams and Lyndon Dykes starting to ensure a strong start in the tight schedule.
- Angus Gunn, Scotland goalkeeper, produced crucial late saves, including a double stop denying Rasmus Hojlund and Albert Gronbaek, while John McGinn, Ryan Christie, and Lyndon Dykes missed key chances amid vital defensive blocks.
- Scotland now travel to Hungary to face Belarus behind closed doors on Monday, needing all three points to advance in Group C.
- Clarke's late substitutions included George Hirst and 19-year-old Ben Gannon Doak, who both entered in the final seven minutes as Hirst nearly created a key chance.
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Scotland hold Denmark to goalless draw in opening World Cup qualifier
The visitors produced some fine defending in Copenhagen.
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