What is Scotland’s most iconic goal? This time – McTominay v GriffithsImage source, SNSPublished20 March 2026Updated 3 hours agoThe journey to crown Scotland’s Most Iconic Goal has reached the quarter-finals.It’s a knockout format leading up to the World Cup, with the best crowned just before the tournament kicks off.In the final last-16 encounter, Leigh Griffiths’ (first) free kick against England beat Kenny Dalglish’s pearler against Spain.Now, we’re into the quarters and, it’s Griffiths’ second free kick in that game against that overhead kick by Scott McTominay against Denmark.You’ve got until Monday to cast your vote and you can also watch every goal below.Goal 1: Denis Law v England (1967)The day Scotland shocked the world. Denis Law grabbing the opener as Scotland beat newly crowned world champions England 3-2 at Wembley.Figure caption, Scotland’s Most Iconic Goal – Law v EnglandGoal 2: Joe Jordan v Czechoslovakia (1973)Joe Jordan with a famous headed winning goal that sent Scotland to the 1974 World Cup.Figure caption, Scotland’s Most Iconic Goal – Jordan v CzechoslovakiaGoal 3: Kenny Dalglish v Wales (1977)In a match dubbed the Battle of Britain, Kenny Dalglish scored in the 87th minute to secure Scotland’s World Cup qualification.Figure caption, Scotland’s Most Iconic Goals: Dalglish v WalesGoal 4: Archie Gemmill v Netherlands (1978)Archie Gemmill’s incredible solo goal put Scotland 3-1 up against the Netherlands at the 1978 World Cup.Figure caption, Scotland’s Most Iconic Goals – Gemmell v NetherlandsGoal 5: David Narey v Brazil (1982)Cue the scenes as David Narey gives Scotland a shock lead against Brazil with this piledriver.Figure caption, Scotland’s Most Iconic Goals – Narey v BrazilGoal 6: Kenny Dalglish v Belgium (1982)A great turn and neat footwork as Kenny Dalglish produces another iconic Scotland moment – this time against Belgium.Figure caption, Scotland’s Most Iconic Goals – Dalglish v BelgiumGoal 7: Kenny Dalglish v Spain (1984)A left-foot strike into the top corner as Kenny Dalglish adds another memorable goal to his repertoire.Figure caption, Scotland’s Most Iconic Goals – Dalglish v SpainGoal 8: Ally McCoist v Switzerland (1996)Euro 96 heaven for Scotland as Ally McCoist seals victory against Switzerland at Villa Park.Figure caption, Scotland’s Most Iconic Goals – McCoist v SwitzerlandGoal 9: James McFadden v France (2007)James McFadden’s 30-yard strike stuns France in the Parc des Prince to seal a famous Scotland victory.Figure caption, Scotland’s Most Iconic Goals – McFadden v FranceGoal 10: Shaun Maloney v Republic of Ireland (2014)Shaun Maloney finishes off a well-worked corner routine to seal a Euro 2016 qualifying victory at Celtic Park.Figure caption, Scotland’s Most Iconic Goals – Maloney v Republic of IrelandGoal 11: Leigh Griffiths 1st v England (2017)Up steps Leigh Griffiths to send this wonder free-kick past England’s Joe Hart at Hampden.Figure caption, Scotland’s Most Iconic Goals – Griffiths (1st) v EnglandGoal 12: Leigh Griffiths 2nd v England (2017)Not content with one free-kick, Leigh Griffiths sends another past the flying Joe Hart to put Scotland ahead against England.Figure caption, Scotland’s Most Iconic Goals – Griffiths (2nd) v EnglandGoal 13: John McGinn v Israel (2021)A beauty of a curler from John McGinn as Scotland edge out Israel at Hampden.Figure caption, Scotland’s Most Iconic Goal – McGinn v IsraelGoal 14: Scott McTominay v Denmark (2025)With World Cup qualification on the line, Scott McTominay’s overhead kick wows the Hampden crowd.Figure caption, Scotland’s Most Iconic Goals – McTominay v DenmarkGoal 15: Kieran Tierney v Denmark (2025)Cue the wild celebrations at Hampden as Kieran Tierney fires Scotland ahead and on the brink of World Cup qualification.Figure caption, Scotland’s Most Iconic Goals – Tierney v DenmarkGoal 16: Kenny McLean v Denmark (2025)Holding on to a 3-2 lead and with Denmark pushing for an equaliser, Kenny McLean goes for the impossible from the half way line to seal Scotland’s place at the World Cup.Figure caption, Scotland’s Most Iconic Goals – McLean v ScotlandRelated topicsScottish Football
