McTominay — GLASGOW— Electrifies Hampden Park with a breathtaking bicycle kick, a moment that will be etched in football history, as Scotland secures a spot at the 2026 World Cup, their first finals since 1998. This overhead opener not only set the tone for the game but also ignited the spirits of the fans, leading to a series of late shots that sealed a memorable night on Nov. 18, 2025.
McTominay’s spectacular goal came inside three minutes. Rasmus Højlund levelled from the spot, Lawrence Shankland put Scotland back in front, and Patrick Dorgu brought it to 2-2. Playing against 10 men after Denmark had a player sent off, Kieran Tierney curled in on 90+3 and Kenny McLean lobbed into an empty net with goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel upfield, according to a Reuters match report.
The victory gets Denmark out of automatic qualification and onto the playoff route, while Scotland clinched first place. There was a brief UEFA round-up showing the final group winners and runners-up.
Scott McTominay’s emergence at the country level has been in the works. He had scored seven goals in qualifying for Euro 2024, a surge highlighted in a June 2024 Reuters look-ahead. His headline night arrived early – a double that defeated Spain 2-0 at Hampden in March, as referenced here.
Glasgow is used to the Danes as fall guys. Scotland also defeated them 2-0 at Hampden in November 2021 to secure playoff seeding for the last World Cup cycle, a result detailed in a contemporary match report.
For Steve Clarke’s side, the night was a testament to their resilience and composure under pressure. The ruthless late finishing and the overwhelming support from the home crowd added to the intensity of the game. And for Scott McTominay, the bicycle kick that set it all in motion will be remembered as another defining moment in Scotland’s football history, alongside his brace against Spain.
