It was teed up as a night for the ages - with Steve Clarke’s Scotland certainly delivering to get the whole nation and more talking.
Denmark were downed 4-2 at a raucous Hampden Park as outrageous goals from Scott McTominay, Kieran Tierney and Kenny McClean, plus an all-important tap-in by Hearts’ Lawrence Shankland, sent the nation to cloud nine and the World Cup.
Flights are already being sought for the major tournament in America, Canada and Mexico, which will be Scotland’s first appearance on football’s biggest stage since 1998. It’s a crowning moment for head coach Clarke and his squad, with heroics contributions from the likes of Shankland, Hearts teammate Craig Gordon and Hibs’ Grant Hanley. Celebrities near and far have been crowning the achievement online and here’s the best of their reactions.
1. Drew McIntyre
I’ll see you lads on this side of the pond in June! | MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images
2. Gordon Brown
Congratulations to the @ScotlandNT team and Steve Clarke for taking us through to the World Cup finals. I have been in Spain 1982, Italy 1990, and France 1998. Looking forward to cheering the team on in North America in 2026. | Getty Images
4. Michelle McManus
"I had tears streaming down my face at the end. It's the hope that will kill you, but no more!" | Getty Images