Scotland 3–1 Greece: Qualification Hopes Hanging by a Thread

A bitter night at Hampden Park saw Greece fall 3–1 to Scotland, a result that severely complicates their path to the 2026 World Cup. The national team not only missed a huge opportunity to consolidate second place but also surrendered it — losing the playoff lifeline that came with it. It was a match where Greece played the better football for long spells but was punished harshly for defensive lapses that proved fatal. Manager – Ivan Jovanović : 7 His plan and selections worked. Greece dominated large parts of the game and deserved more. The coach’s tactical structure gave the team control and flow, but defensive inattention cost him everything. No blame on him — his setup was sound; the team simply failed in execution at key moments. Tzolakis : 4 With Scotland rarely seeing the ball, it seemed a quiet night was ahead. On the first two goals, he was executed from point-blank range and wasn’t at fault — his defense let him down. Unfortunately, his evening ended in di...