World Cup 2022 qualification: Scotland to face Denmark in group F
Steve Clarke’s side enter qualification for Qatar 2022 on a high after a play-off victory to earn a place at Euro 2020
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Steve Clarke’s Scotland will play Denmark and Austria in Group F on the road to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Tartan Army will also face Israel, Faroe Islands and Moldova.
Historically Scotland hold a superior record to Denmark, winning 10 of their 16 games, while losing six times.
Though Austria have had the better of the Scots over 20 games, winning eight games and drawing six times.
Scotland qualified for Euro 2020 after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory in a play-off against Serbia last month.
The win ended 22 years of hurt and now sees Scotland in an optimistic mood heading into the next World Cup cycle and the road to Qatar.
Group F
- Denmark
- Austria
- Scotland
- Israel
- Faroe Islands
- Moldova
Groups in full
A Portugal, Serbia, Republic of Ireland, Luxembourg, Azerbaijan
B Spain, Sweden, Greece, Georgia, Kosovo
C Italy, Switzerland, Northern Ireland, Bulgaria, Lithuania
D France, Ukraine, Finland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kazakhstan
E Belgium, Wales, Czech Republic, Belarus, Estonia,
F Denmark, Austria, Scotland, Israel, Faroe Islands
G Netherlands, Turkey, Norway, Montenegro, Latvia, Gibraltar
H Croatia, Slovakia, Russia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta
I England, Poland, Hungary, Albania, Andorra, San Marino
J Germany, Romania, Iceland, Macedonia, Armenia, Liechtenstein
Key Dates
Matchday 1: 24–25 March 2021
Matchday 2: 27–28 March 2021
Matchday 3: 30–31 March 2021
Matchday 4: 1–2 September 2021
Matchday 5: 4–5 September 2021
Matchday 6: 7–8 September 2021
Matchday 7: 8–9 October 2021
Matchday 8: 11–12 October 2021
Matchday 9: 11–13 November 2021
Matchday 10: 14–16 November 2021
Play-offs: 24, 25, 28, 29 March 2022
World Cup: 21 November–18 December
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments