When is Scotland World Cup squad announcement? Date & time revealed
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The Scots return to the competition for the first time since 1998.
Scotland are currently gearing up for their historic return to the men’s FIFA World Cup, marking their first appearance on the global stage since 1998.
A tentative 55-man roster of possible call-ups has already been sent to FIFA by the Scotland manager Steve Clarke. But now it’s time for Scotland will announce their final 26-man World Cup roster this month.
Fans won’t have to wait long to learn who will be travelling to North America, though.
Scotland had not participated in the competition since 1998, but they were able to make a comeback vs Denmark in November and qualify for the tournament.
Clarke will now be looking to make further history this summer by making it to the knockout stages for the first time. Scotland have never advanced past the group stage in any of their eight prior World Cup participation.
When will Scotland announce squad for FIFA World Cup 2026?
Scotland’s 26-man World Cup team will be revealed today, May 19, at 12 p.m. BST.
On May 30, Clarke’s team plays Curacao at Hampden Park before travelling to the United States, which takes place ahead of the tournament’s last two warm-up games.
After that, they will set up their base at Inter Miami’s Fort Lauderdale, Florida, training facility.
On June 6, Scotland will play a friendly match against Bolivia in New Jersey to wrap up their preparations. Scotland’s 2026 World Cup campaign will start at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, against Haiti.
The game is set to begin on Sunday, June 14, at 2 a.m. BST. Then, on Friday, June 19, at 11 p.m., they play Morocco in Foxborough. On 24th June, they will conclude their group games against Brazil at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
When will the Scots announce their squad?
They will announce it today at 12 pm BST.
Which World Cup group are they in?
They are in Group C.
When did they last play in the competition?
They last played in the competition in 1998.
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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.