Will Scott McTominay play tonight for Scotland vs Haiti in FIFA World Cup 2026?

Scotland to begin their World Cup campaign against Haiti on June 14.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is arriving after months of waiting, with the excitement for the tournament at an all-time high. As part of the ongoing World Cup first round of fixtures, Scotland and Haiti are set to face off in a highly anticipated Group C fixture. Both nations will be playing each other in their tournament opener at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Scotland camp has announced that centre-back Scott McKenna failed to participate in recent training sessions due to an ongoing calf issue, forcing the defender to miss out on the opening match against Haiti.

Steve Clarke updates on Scott McTominay’s availability against Haiti

Doubts regarding Scott McTominay‘s availability against Haiti arose after the player missed the initial team training. However, manager Steve Clarke has confirmed that the player will be part of the squad against Haiti, providing a huge relief for the Scottish fans. He has announced that the midfielder has recovered and will be available for the game. However, he might not start the matchup, with teammates Lewis Ferguson and John McGinn expected to start.

“He is perfect and ready to go.”“I’ve got 26 superstars here. To try to put so much on to one person is not fair. We’ve built everything we’ve done over the last seven years on the squad, the team, everyone being together and playing their part at certain times. We are delighted with Scott’s abilities and what he can bring to the team. But we are going to need another 15 to bring the same if we want to have a positive tournament.”

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McTominay played in the nation’s pre-World Cup friendlies, scoring against Bolivia in a 4-0 win. However, he sustained a brief stomach issue during his final week of preparation. While the team doctors initially diagnosed it as a minor illness, causing the midfielder to miss a crucial team training session on Thursday.

Due to his illness, McTominay arrived separately at Scotland’s team hotel in Boston. There, he underwent a careful evaluation with the national team doctor assigned to monitor his medical condition. The precaution was undertaken to prevent the spread of the illness to other teammates, leading to fears over his availability for the opening fixture.

The medical team tirelessly worked alongside the midfielder, fast-tracking his return to full training on Friday. Steve Clarke is fully confident about McTominay’s match fitness, stating that the midfielder is “perfect and ready to go” for the group stage opener.

Scotland will be playing in Group C in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, considered a highly competitive pathway for the European side. They will play alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti.

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