SCOTLAND begin their quest to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 this week.
The 2026 football extravaganza will take place across the United States, Canada and Mexico with 48 places up for grabs.
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Of those 48, 16 will come from the Uefa qualifying section that Scotland are taking part in.
The national team were drawn in Group C alongside Denmark, Greece and Belarus.
In Denmark and Greece are two nations Scotland has faced recently – with differing fortunes.
Scotland won 2-0 against Denmark at Hampden on the road to Euro 2024 the last time they met but Greece beat Scotland in the Nations League play-offs earlier this year.
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First up for Steve Clarke and co in this campaign are the Danes, and here’s all you need to know ahead of the game.
When does Denmark vs Scotland kick off?
- Denmark vs Scotland kicks off at 7.45pm on Friday, September 5
- The match will be played at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen
- In the other match in Group C, Greece host Belarus
Is Denmark vs Scotland live on TV and can I stream it?
- Yes, Denmark vs Scotland is live on TV and you can watch it for FREE
- The match will be shown on BBC Two and BBC Scotland
- Coverage begins at 7.15pm on BBC Scotland and 7.30pm on BBC Two
- Users can stream the match via BBC iPlayer
Team news
Boss Steve Clarke has pretty much a full pool to pick from when it came to the fitness of his players, with goalkeeper Craig Gordon and defender Nathan Patterson the only significant injury absentees.
The likes of Ben Gannon Doak, Lyndon Dykes and Aaron Hickey are back in the fold after recent troubles and all three could play key roles in this one.
With Gordon out it looks like Angus Gunn in between the sticks, with Zander Clark and Liam Kelly as backups.
Napoli heroes Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour are in the squad alongside fellow midfield maestros John McGinn and Lewis Ferguson.
Youngster Lennon Miller has also been called up again despite a lack of football due to injury and uncertainty over his future prior to his move from Motherwell to Udinese.
Up top it will be a choice between Dykes and Che Adams – who scored a hat-trick in the last outing for Scotland – with Hibs star Kieron Bowie and Ipswich Town ace George Hirst as the depth options.
Latest odds
Denmark 4/9
Draw 3/1
SCOTLAND 6/1
*Odds courtesy of PaddyPower and correct as of 10am, Wednesday September 3
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