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John Swinney: “While last night’s result is not what we had hoped for, Scotland's World Cup journey may not yet be over and…”

On the recordJune 25, 2026
While last night’s result is not what we had hoped for, Scotland's World Cup journey may not yet be over and qualification for the knockout stages is still possible.
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party
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thenational.scot

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the potential for Scotland to qualify after the loss to Brazil.

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