Scotland faces an anxious wait to determine if they will advance to the World Cup knockout stages as one of the best third-placed teams.
Steve Clarke's squad managed only a single victory in their three group matches, a performance that has significantly diminished their chances of progression.
According to Opta's statistical analysis, Scotland's probability of reaching the last 32 now stands at a mere 5.26%.
The team's fate hinges on the results of other group matches and tie-breaking criteria, leaving players and fans in suspense.
Their performance in the group stage, marked by inconsistency, has put them in a precarious position.
They will be closely monitoring the outcomes across the tournament to see if their World Cup journey can continue beyond the group phase.
Qualification as a third-placed team is a complex pathway, often requiring a specific number of points and a favorable goal difference compared to other third-placed teams across the various groups.
Scotland's current standing makes this scenario a long shot, but not entirely impossible, leaving a sliver of hope for the Tartan Army.
