Kieran Tierney’s spectacular injury-time goal propelled Scotland to the 2026 World Cup, with Kenny McLean adding a late strike to seal a dramatic victory and historic qualification for Steve Clarke’s side.
Scotland has officially qualified for the 2026 World Cup finals after securing a crucial victory thanks to a memorable strike from Kieran Tierney, according to a report from The Celtic Star.
The decisive goal came in the final moments of the match, ensuring the country’s place in the history books under the management of Steve Clarke.
The match was a dramatic affair, with the score sitting at 2-2 deep into injury time. Tierney, who entered the game as a second-half substitute replacing Aaron Hickey at right-back, delivered the winning moment.
The fullback “launched a curling left footed effort into the corner, leaving Kasper Schmeichel with no chance”. Schmeichel, the Denmark goalkeeper, was the Celtic No.1 mentioned in the report.
Just minutes after Tierney’s spectacular goal, Kenny McLean cemented the victory by “clipping a long range strike over the Celtic No.1”, further extending Scotland’s lead.
Earlier in the contest, Scott McTominay was noted for celebrating his team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Scotland and Belarus at Hampden Park on October 12, 2025.
This crucial win now sees the entire Scotland team celebrating their successful qualification campaign.