Scotland is on the verge of World Cup history after their match against Brazil, according to BBC Sport. But there's a philosophical twist in the analysis: if Scotland clinches qualification for the group stage, does the actual result really matter? It's an intriguing question for Scottish football — when getting to the World Cup is the goal, does the performance on the pitch become secondary to simply achieving that qualification?

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton