Scotland's elimination from World Cup confirmed

Scotland has been officially eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following a 2-1 victory for Croatia over Ghana. This result leaves Scotland unable to qualify for the knockout stages after a difficult group-stage performance.
Why it matters
The exit marks another disappointing tournament result for Scotland, highlighting ongoing challenges in their national football program's ability to progress past group stages.
Figure caption, Highlights: Scotland lose final group match to Brazil
The article provides a factual account of sports results and tournament standings.
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