Scotland secured its status in League B with a 2-1 victory over North Macedonia on Thursday, November 13, 2026, bringing relief to head coach Sébastien Pocognoli, RTBF reported.
The visiting side dominated early possession at Hampden Park but struggled to break down a resolute defensive block before the interval. John McGinn finally unlocked the match in the 54th minute, firing past the goalkeeper to give the hosts a 1-0 advantage, according to La Libre.be.
North Macedonia responded immediately through Elmin Rastoder. The forward met a cross in the 57th minute and headed past the Scottish defense to level the score at 1-1, as reported by La Libre.be.
FULL TIME: Scotland 2-1 North Macedonia. John McGinn’s double seals victory at @BarclaysHampden tonight 👏#SCOMKD pic.twitter.com/btbS7JvvgZ
McGinn restored the lead for Scotland in the 74th minute by converting a penalty kick, sealing the 2-1 final scoreline, Lalibre reported. The midfielder’s decisive double kept alive the team’s ambitions within the UEFA Nations League campaign.
Captain Andy Robertson made his 102nd appearance for the national team during the fixture, Lalibre reported. That total draws him level with legendary forward Kenny Dalglish, who earned 102 caps between 1971 and 1986.
Both players spent major portions of their club careers at Liverpool before Robertson transferred to Tottenham last summer, according to La Libre.be records.
The victory confirms that Scotland will remain in League B for the next edition of the tournament, avoiding relegation after a competitive group stage phase. North Macedonia finishes the current round of matches looking toward upcoming qualification fixtures next year.
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