Scotland could be guaranteed a World Cup play-off by the time we go to bed on Sunday. Or they could be clear in their qualifying group with two games to play.
OK, OK, we hear you telling us to slow things down – but it is a realistic proposition.
Why? Well, Scotland’s astonishing pickpocketing of Greece on Thursday means they welcome pointless Belarus to Hampden on Sunday knowing a win will give them 10 points from four qualifiers.
At the same time, the desperate Greeks will be in Denmark trying to salvage their own hopes.
Defeat in Glasgow cut their potential maximum points total to 12. They now travel to Copenhagen to face a side who swept them aside 3-0 in Athens in September.
If they lose – and Scotland get the job done – Greece are done in Group C. Unable to catch the top two. Consigned to third place.
Denmark would be level with Scotland on 10 points but ahead on goal difference, leaving the two to battle it out for top spot in November.
But should the Greeks draw or win, they would stay alive while allowing Steve Clarke’s side to leap over the Danes into top spot in the section.
A first men’s World Cup since 1998 would be within the Scots’ grasp.
