- Scotland 's World Cup qualification hopes are hanging by a thread after they finished third in Group C with three points and a -3 goal difference.
- Their progression to the last-32, which would be a historic first, is now entirely dependent on results from other ongoing group stage matches.
- Only the best eight third-placed teams from the 12 groups will advance to the knockout rounds.
- For Scotland to qualify, at least four other third-placed teams must finish with fewer than three points or a worse goal difference than their -3.
- The team faces an anxious wait, potentially until Sunday, for all remaining group stage fixtures to conclude and determine their fate.
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