Andy Robertson was deeply emotional before Scotland defeated Denmark 4-2 to secure their place in the World Cup. He admitted he couldn’t stop thinking about his former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota and their shared dream of playing in football’s biggest tournament.

Goals from Scott McTominay, Lawrence Shankland, Kieran Tierney, and Kenny McLean on Tuesday ensured Scotland’s spot in next year’s World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, marking their first appearance in the tournament since 1998.

Jota, who tragically died at 28 in a car accident in July, missed the 2022 World Cup in Qatar due to a calf injury. Robertson shared that they had often talked about competing in the tournament together.

“I’ve hidden it well, but today I’ve been in bits," the Scotland captain told the BBC. “I kn

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