Scotland's backs are firmly pressed against the wall - here is what they need to happen to move into the World Cup knockout stages
Three things Scotland still need to happen to pull off World Cup round of 32 miracle
Scotland's backs are firmly pressed against the wall - here is what they need to happen to move into the World Cup knockout stages
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Patrick Austen-Hardy Senior Sports Journalist
08:21, 27 Jun 2026Updated 08:25, 27 Jun 2026
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