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Updated ranking of third-placed teams at the World Cup . |
Senegal's resounding victory against Iraq propelled them to 5th place in the ranking of third-placed teams with 3 points and a goal difference of 2, while simultaneously pushing Scotland out of the top 8 third-placed teams.
The European representatives had the same 3 points but a goal difference of -3. The crushing 0-3 defeat against Brazil in the final group stage match became a turning point, causing Scott McTominay and his teammates to lose all their advantages. History could not be rewritten for the football of the United Kingdom, as in all 8 of their World Cup appearances, they were eliminated in the group stage.
Scotland's first World Cup campaign since 1998 seemed to be going smoothly when they secured three points against Haiti in their opening match. However, a weak attack and a erratic defense led to consecutive defeats against Morocco and Brazil, resulting in a bitter elimination.
Scotland became the ninth team to be eliminated from the World Cup, following the Czech Republic, Qatar, Haiti, Türkiye, Curacao, Tunisia, Jordan, and Panama.
The race among the third-placed teams was dramatic. After Scotland, South Korea also came close to relegation, dropping to seventh place with only 3 points and a goal difference of -1.
Source: https://znews.vn/dau-cham-het-cho-mctominay-cung-dong-doi-post1663555.html



























































