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Scotland Secures 2026 World Cup Hopes with Solid 2-0 Win Over Belarus
8 Sep
Summary
- Scotland defeats Belarus 2-0 in World Cup qualifier
- Che Adams scores before halftime, Volkov adds own goal
- Scotland maintains clean sheet streak, eyes next month's matches
On September 8, 2025, the Scottish national team took a significant step towards securing a spot in the 2026 World Cup with a solid 2-0 win over Belarus in a Group C qualifier. The match, played behind closed doors in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary due to UEFA sanctions, saw Scotland's manager Steve Clarke leave the pitch with a smile on his face.
Striker Che Adams opened the scoring for Scotland just two minutes before the break, finding the back of the net from close range. In the 65th minute, Belarus defender Zakhar Volkov inadvertently put the ball into his own goal, giving Scotland a comfortable 2-0 lead. The victory puts Scotland on four points from their first two matches, level with Denmark, who also won their previous game.
Scotland's defense was particularly impressive, recording their second consecutive clean sheet after a goalless draw against Denmark on Friday. Captain Andy Robertson described the performance as a "job well done," as the team had to be patient to break down Belarus' defensive approach.
With two big games against Greece and Belarus coming up next month, Scotland will be looking to build on this solid start and further strengthen their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. As Che Adams noted, the team is eager to play in front of a packed Hampden Park, where they believe they can beat any opponent on their day.
