Scotland edge closer to WC with win over Belarus

Scotland took another step towards the 2026 World Cup finals but it was with an unconvincing 2-1 win over Group C makeweights Belarus at Hampden Park.
Oct 12, 2025, 02:50 pm - PA

Match Timeline

Scotland
Belarus
  • KO
  • 15
  • HT
  • 56
  • 68
  • 72
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 88
  • 90+1
  • 90+1
  • 90+6
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Scotland 2, Belarus 1.
90'+10'
Second Half ends, Scotland 2, Belarus 1.
90'+9'
Trofim Melnichenko (Belarus) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Match Stats
SCOBLR
Possession
55.1%
44.955.1
44.9%
Shots on Goal
6
3
Shot Attempts
12
22
Yellow Cards
0
2
Corner Kicks
7
6
Saves
2
4