Scotland announces squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Scotland has announced its full 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It’s the tenth time the country has qualified for the FIFA World Cup. The Tartan Army have never passed the group stage. Despite securing qualification for the 1950 FIFA World Cup, Scotland pulled out of the tournament when the SFA refused the invitation, standing by a prior vow to only travel to Brazil as British champions.

Head coach Steve Clarke announced the full squad earlier today. Andy Robertson is the captain and also the most experienced player in the squad with 92 caps. The left back from Liverpool is one of the most important players in the squad. Other key players in the squad are Scott McTominay (Napoli), John McGinn (Aston Villa), and Ché Adams (Torino). It’s the first time since 1998 that Scotland returns to the World Cup.

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Full Squad Scotland For The 2026 FIFA World Cup
Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Hearts), Angus Gunn (Nottingham Forest), Liam Kelly (Rangers)

Defenders: Grant Hanley (Hibernian), Jack Hendry (Al-Ettifaq), Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Dom Hyam (Wrexham), Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb), Nathan Patterson (Everton), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Kieran Tierney (Celtic)

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Midfielders: Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Findlay Curtis (Kilmarnock), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth), Billy Gilmour (Napoli), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich City), Scott McTominay (Napoli)

Forwards: Ché Adams (Torino), Lyndon Dykes (Charlton Athletic), George Hirst (Ipswich Town), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts), Ross Stewart (Southampton)

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