Scotland’s Unbeaten Run: Can They Defy Expectations and Make World Cup History?

Scotland’s national team is off to a fiercely determined start in their World Cup qualifying campaign, showcasing grit and poise that’s hard to ignore. After edging out Belarus with a 2-0 victory, thanks to a sharp instinctive strike from Che Adams and a fortuitous own goal, the Scots have maintained their unbeaten record. This solid footing places them just a whisker behind Denmark, with crucial home fixtures looming. Yet, while the scoreboard brings smiles, manager Steve Clarke’s mindset is firmly set on patience and persistence – a testament to the tough road toward their first World Cup finals appearance since 1998. And with fresh talents like Billy Gilmour and Ben Gannon-Doak stepping up, the path ahead looks promising but anything but easy. Keen to dive deeper? LEARN MORE

Scotland boss Steve Clarke saluted his side’s ‘solid start’ after a 2-0 win over Belarus kept them unbeaten in World Cup qualifying.

An instinctive finish from Che Adams and a second-half own goal were enough for the Scots to win a game they dominated.

Scotland are only behind Denmark by one goal after two games with two home games coming up – but Clarke remains cautious as he chases a first World Cup finals since 1998.

He said: “It was a tough night. We kept prodding, doing what we wanted to do. The message was just to stay patient and we managed to do that.

“It’s a good start, a solid start. Four points will never qualify you for anything. It’s nice to go home with a smile on your face, but I’m already thinking about next month.

“Billy [Gilmour] and Ben [Gannon-Doak] are two players who excite the public. My job is to pick a team to win the game. Both of them did very well.

“Clean sheets are what we have to build our campaign on.”

Scotland captain Andy Robertson felt Adams’ opener – his 10th for his country – was key to the win.

He said: “Job done. That’s the best way to describe it.

“We knew they would try to be a bit more secure and defensive. We just had to be patient and got the goal at the perfect time just before half-time.

“We could have had more, but a job well done.”