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Scotland seek history on long-awaited World Cup return
Key takeaways
- In 12 previous attempts at major tournaments Scotland have fallen short of making the knockout stages.
- However, the new format at the first ever 48-team finals offers hope that hex can be broken despite a difficult draw.
- Even defeat in their final two games might not be fatal for the Scots’ chances if they can put Haiti to the sword in style as eight of the 12 third-placed teams progress to the final 32.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Scotland return to the global stage at a first World Cup for 28 years determined not to just make up the numbers as Steve Clarke’s side aim to finally end generations of group-stage heartbreak.
In 12 previous attempts at major tournaments Scotland have fallen short of making the knockout stages.
However, the new format at the first ever 48-team finals offers hope that hex can be broken despite a difficult draw.
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