Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson admitted he couldn\u2019t stop thinking about his late teammate Diogo Jota in the build-up to Scotland\u2019s crucial game last night.<\/p>\n
The Scotland captain was visibly emotional after his side produced a dramatic 4\u20132 win over Denmark to book their place at the 2026 World Cup \u2014 the nation\u2019s first men\u2019s appearance at the tournament in 28 years.<\/p>\n
Speaking afterwards, Robertson dedicated the moment to Jota, who tragically passed away in a car accident during the summer. He revealed that the two had often spoken about reaching this World Cup together.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve hidden it well, but I\u2019ve been in bits today,\u201d Robertson told the BBC. \u201cI know this could be my last chance to play at a World Cup. I couldn\u2019t get my mate Diogo Jota out of my head \u2014 we talked so much about being here after both missing the last tournament. I know he\u2019ll be smiling today.\u201d<\/p>\n
Scotland sealed their qualification in style, with standout goals including a bicycle kick from Scott McTominay, a late curler from Kieran Tierney, and a stunning long-range lob by Kenny McLean.<\/p>\n
It was a historic night for Scotland, and attention now turns to what this underrated squad can achieve on the world stage in the United States next summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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