Scotland's national football team is set for a monumental clash in Athens this evening, facing Greece in a critical qualifier for the 2026 World Cup.
The Stakes in Group C
The match is pivotal for Steve Clarke's side as they battle for the sole automatic qualification spot from Group C. Both Scotland and Denmark currently have 10 points from their first four matches, but the Danes hold a superior goal difference.
With Denmark widely expected to secure a victory against Belarus in their concurrent fixture, the pressure is firmly on Scotland to deliver a win against Greece to maintain their challenge at the top of the table. The group's ultimate decider will come on Tuesday night at Hampden Park, where Scotland will host Denmark in a direct showdown.
The Road to the 2026 World Cup
While Scotland has already secured at least a play-off place thanks to victories over Greece and Belarus at Hampden last month, the objective remains clear: automatic qualification for the expanded 48-nation tournament in 2026.
Analysts suggest that the team will need to produce a significantly improved performance compared to their previous outings to overcome a determined Greek side and set up a winner-takes-all encounter with Denmark.
The fixture, taking place on Saturday 15 November 2025, promises high drama as the Scots chase a top spot finish that would secure their passage to the World Cup without the peril of the play-offs.
