'Hang it in the Louvre': Scotland book World Cup spot in epic as brave 10-man visitors killed off in added time

Scotland qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 by beating 10-man Denmark 4-2 in a wild match in Glasgow on Wednesday (AEDT).

Scotland's Scott McTominay opened the scoring in the third minute with a remarkable overhead goal that will go down the nation's football folklore.

McTominay appeared to defy gravity as he soared high into the air to meet a Ben Gannon-Doak cross with an overhead kick that gave Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel no chance.

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Rasmus Hojlund equalised for Denmark with a second half penalty before teammate Rasmus Kristensen was harshly sent off in the 61st minute for a second yellow card.

The high drama ensued at Hampden Park as Lawrence Shankland and Patrick Dorgu exchanged goals to leave the score locked at 2-2 entering added time.

But with a jittery crowd roaring them on, Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean finally killed off the brave visitors to book Scotland's berth in next year's tournament.

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Denmark only needed a draw to top Group C and go through but the hosts had other ideas.

Tierney struck a superb shot past Schmeichel in the third minute of added time and then, with the goalkeeper up in attack at the other end of the pitch, McLean launched a long-range effort into an empty goal to spark delirious scenes.

"I thought we were pretty rubbish to be honest, but who cares? Denmark moved the ball better and looked more assured, even with 10 men," Scotland midfielder John McGinn said.

"We've had a lot of trauma as a Scotland team, a lot of hits, so to get over the line is an amazing feeling. The gaffer's (Steve Clarke) team talk before we left the hotel was exceptional.

"We left everything out there, scored some wonder goals. We're going to a World Cup and I just cannot believe it."

McGinn said it felt "absolutely horrible" as Denmark equalised twice.

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"You think that's it, glorious failure again. I thought, 'Oh not, not again.' What a strike from Kieran Tierney. I will never, ever feel like that on a football park ever again.

"When we scored the referee said there were still five minutes and I thought, 'I can't handle this'! I couldn't move, honestly. I was 'gubbed.' The effort we put in was amazing – Denmark are a really good team."

The match was in keeping with Scotland's rollercoaster qualifying campaign and it sparked the biggest party Glasgow has seen for years.

"That just sums up this squad. Never say die. We just keep going right to the end and one of the craziest games," Scotland captain Andy Robertson said.

"We put the country through it, but I'm sure it's worth it. We're going to the World Cup."

- with Reuters