What do Scotland need to qualify for Euro 2024?

Scotland currently sit at the top of Pool A as they prepare to face Spain in a crucial match. Their impressive performance has earned them 15 points from five games, putting them on track to qualify for Euro 2024.

The United Kingdom and Ireland were officially awarded the tournament for 2028, but Germany will host the tournament next year. This presents a golden opportunity for Scotland to feature at consecutive European Championships.

Currently, Scotland is ahead of Spain by six points, although Spain has a game in hand. Scotland still has games against Georgia and Norway in November to complete the Euro qualifiers.

If Scotland manages to draw or win against Spain, they will secure their qualification for Euro 2024. Additionally, they can also qualify if Norway fails to win or draw against Cyprus.

In their previous encounter, Scotland achieved a resounding 2-0 victory over Spain, thanks to a brace from Scott McTominay. Spain’s manager, Luis de la Fuente, acknowledges the importance of the upcoming match but does not view it as a revenge opportunity.

If Scotland fails to qualify this week, they will have another chance to secure qualification next month against Georgia. However, they will still qualify if Norway fails to beat Spain in their upcoming match. In the event of a draw between Scotland and Georgia, Scotland will still qualify as long as they have a superior goal difference in the group compared to Norway.

Scotland’s manager, Steve Clarke, believes their previous victory against Spain came during a transitional period for the Spanish team. He recognizes the challenge they face and the need to perform exceptionally well to achieve a positive result in the upcoming match.