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From 42% to 5.26% - how Scotland's World Cup hopes are fading

BBC Sport·June 26, 2026
From 42% to 5.26% - how Scotland's World Cup hopes are fading

Scotland's chances of qualifying for the World Cup have significantly diminished, with their probability of qualification dropping from 42% to 5.26%. The team's defeat against Brazil was a major setback, and subsequent events have not favored them. Scotland now faces a difficult path to qualification, with their hopes of participating in the tournament fading rapidly. Their current position leaves them with a steep uphill battle to regain momentum and secure a spot in the World Cup.

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