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How Scotland reached the World Cup told by those who made it happen
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Report: How Scotland reached the World Cup – told by those who made it happen

J James Wilson 1 min read

A tactical analysis in international football. Original analysis published by BBC Sport.

The analysis

Let us examine a development in international football that deserves thorough analysis. Everything you need to know: Tom English speaks to those who returned Scotland to the men's World Cup finals for the first time since 1998 about the epic win over Denmark.

The data and context reveal far more than the headline suggests.

Original source: Full reporting on this story is available at BBC Sport. This article summarises key facts from that report and adds context about international football.

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Official sources: FIFA • UEFA

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James Wilson is Football Insider's Champions League correspondent. With over a decade of experience reporting on European football's biggest competitions, James covers Champions League, Europa League, and major international tournaments.

James Wilson
James Wilson is Football Insider's Champions League correspondent. With over a decade of experience reporting on European football's biggest competitions, James covers Champions League, Europa League, and major international tournaments.
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