Scotland qualified for the Women's World Cup for the first time in the country's history with a 2-1 victory over Albania on Tuesday. Jane Ross scored the second goal that sealed top spot for Scotland in European qualifying Group 2 above Switzerland. Germany, Norway and Sweden also qualified on Tuesday for the finals next year. Fifteen of the 24 slots have been filled for the June 7-July 7 tournament in France. France were also the hosts when Scotland's men last qualified for a major tournament, going out in the group stage of the 1998 World Cup.
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