Scotland already have I guess this is for longer term now.
Dumb format tbf
The winners of every current NL group secure a WC playoff spot, if they don't qualify through the usual format next year. Scotland are currently top of their group but need a result this week to win it. If they qualify next year, their playoff spot is given to the next nearest team in the rankings who didn't qualify.
Without the current format, Scotland wouldn't be at next year's Euros, so it has it's advantages. They took the 24th and last spot for the Euros. So it was worth playing 3 games this week.
At this rate, I expect somebody soon to twist their knee when taking the knee ritual. Or sprain their ankle, or sustain a shoulder injury. Or something else....
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