It is out of their hands Get daily World Cup briefings from our writers across North America – plus more from Inside Sport after the tournament Get our free World Cup briefing and sport email Get our free World Cup briefing and sport email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Scotland's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage have dwindled to just a brutal 0.07 per cent, according to data provider Opta.