Scotland announce FIFA World Cup 2026 squad ft. Scott McTominay
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The Tartan Army will play their first World Cup since 1998.
Steve Clarke has unveiled his Scotland 26-man squad that will compete at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Scotland will start their campaign on June 14 against Haiti, returning to the grandest stage of football for the first time since 1998.
The last time the Tartan Army performed on the largest platform was in France ’98. Although Steve Clarke did not participate in that competition, this year will be his first opportunity as coach to guide Scotland to a major tournament’s knockout stage.
The Scots have been deprived of one of the largest football competitions. But since 1998, the team has struggled to recover and has been unable to qualify for the World Cup.
But now that The Tartan Army has returned to the largest stage and will be trying to make an impression, the much-anticipated wait is finally over.
November 18, 2025. That night, Scotland emerged from the wilderness as a proud footballing nation and qualified for the World Cup.
Although Hampden has played host to some thrilling games, few have matched Steve Clarke’s team’s victory over Denmark to advance World Cup. Six months later, the manager of the Scotland national team has revealed his World Cup 2026 roster.
Yes, some of the choices have been simple. John McGinn and Scott McTominay are two of the first names listed on the sheet. Kieran Tierney, too.
Scott McTominay, the centrepiece of Clarke’s squad, has been steadily improving since moving from Manchester United to Napoli in 2024.
Scotland have never advanced past the group stage of a men’s Euros or World Cup; Clarke and his team must overcome this obstacle. At his third major championship in charge, the coach will be hoping for good fortune.
Scotland’s official squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon, Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly
Defenders: Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey, Dom Hyam, Scott McKenna, Nathan Patterson, Anthony Ralston, Andy Robertson, John Souttar, Kieran Tierney
Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Findlay Curtis, Lewis Ferguson, Ben Gannon-Doak, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay
Forwards: Ché Adams, Lyndon Dykes, Lawrence Shankland, George Hirst, Ross Stewart
Scotland’s World Cup Schedule
- June 13: Scotland vs Haiti — Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts (9 p.m. ET)
- June 19: Scotland vs Morocco — Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts (6 p.m. ET)
- June 24: Scotland vs Brazil — Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida (6 p.m. ET)
Which World Cup group are the Scotland in?
They are in group C.
When is their first game of the tournament?
It’s on 14 June, 6:30 am IST.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.