Euro 2024: History awaits Scotland to seal knockout stage qualification for first time against Hungary

Scotland aims to make history by potentially qualifying for Euro 2024 knockout stages with a win against Hungary.

History awaits Scotland if they can beat Hungary on June 23 and potentially seal qualification for the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time at Euro 2024.

In 11 previous attempts, at eight World Cups and three Euros, Scotland have always fallen at the group stage.

A familiar early exit looked on the cards when Steve Clarke’s men suffered an opening night humiliation at the hands of hosts Germany.

However, a battling 1-1 draw against Switzerland has re-instilled belief and kept dreams of qualification alive.

Victory would not guarantee progress but would almost certainly be enough either for second place in Group A or to be one of the four best third-placed sides who reach the last 16.

Clarke said before a ball was kicked in Germany that he was targeting four points.

A clash with Hungary, who have lost their two opening games, appears to offer Scotland’s best chance of a first win at a major tournament since 1996.