Scotland can still arguably make the 2026 World Cup knockout round.
Overnight results in other groups tilted the team's favor.
The team now has a clear chance to finish third and advance.
To stay alive, Scotland must secure victory in its last group game and pray at least two other matches end the way they need.
Coach Steve Clarke says the squad must win and pray the other scores match up.
Until that final whistle blows, the country cannot be written off of the tournament.
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