Scotland is heading home! Another round of 16 pairing at the World Cup confirmed

The group stage of the 2026 World Cup is drawing to a close. After the third-round matches in Group L, England, Croatia, and Ghana have all secured their spots in the playoffs.

Today's results in this group have also helped determine another round of 16 matchup. On June 30 at the Azteca, Mexico will clash with Ecuador.

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With this matchup now set, it's official: Scotland's World Cup journey has come to an end. The Scots have been mathematically eliminated from the competition and exit the tournament after finishing third in Group C.