{"id":1449619,"date":"2026-05-19T12:22:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T11:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1449619"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:02:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T12:02:47","slug":"scotland-world-cup-2026-squad-19-05-26","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/world-cup\/scotland-world-cup-2026-squad-19-05-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Scotland World Cup 2026 squad: The Tartan Army squad named ahead of big tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Scotland have been the latet squad to name their 26-man squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as they play in the competition for the first time since 1998.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steve Clarke has named an experienced squad packed with talent as Scotland attempt to upset the odds and reach the knockout stages for the first time in their history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expectations are fairly tempered ahead of the World Cup but Clarke has called several high-profile players up to his squad including Liverpool&#8217;s Andy Robertson, John McGinn of Aston Villa and, of course, Scott McTominay of Napoli.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"sq-toplist\">\n        <div class=\"sq-toplist__items\">\n\t\t\t    <div\n            class=\"sq-toplist__item\"\n            data-entity-id=\"1381273\"\n            data-offer-id=\"1381470\"\n    >\n\t\t        <div class=\"sq-toplist__item-container\">\n            <div class=\"sq-toplist__offer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-top-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-brand=\"bet365\"data-placement=\"in-content-single-toplist\" data-rating=\"9.5\" data-position=\"1\" data-placement-details=\"logo\" class=\"sq-toplist__logo\" style=\"background:#01644a\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/04\/29162841\/bet365.svg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Bet365 Logo\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"sq-toplist__offer-box\">\n                    <span class=\"sq-toplist__bookmaker\">\n                        <a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-top-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-brand=\"bet365\"data-placement=\"in-content-single-toplist\" data-rating=\"9.5\" data-position=\"1\" data-placement-details=\"brand_name\">bet365<\/a>                    <\/span>\n                    <span class=\"sq-toplist__offer-title is-tablet-visible\">\n                        <a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-top-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-brand=\"bet365\"data-placement=\"in-content-single-toplist\" data-rating=\"9.5\" data-position=\"1\" data-placement-details=\"offer\">Use code SQUAWKA365 and bet \u00a310 to get \u00a330 in free bets<\/a>                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <span class=\"sq-toplist__offer-title is-mobile-visible\">\n                    <a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-top-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-brand=\"bet365\"data-placement=\"in-content-single-toplist\" data-rating=\"9.5\" data-position=\"1\" data-placement-details=\"offer\">Use code SQUAWKA365 and bet \u00a310 to get \u00a330 in free bets<\/a>                <\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"sq-toplist__buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-top-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-brand=\"bet365\"data-placement=\"in-content-single-toplist\" data-rating=\"9.5\" data-position=\"1\" data-placement-details=\"cta\" class=\"sq-btn sq-btn--secondary sq-btn--full\">Claim Offer<\/a>                <div class=\"sq-rating\">\n                    <span class=\"sq-rating__text\">Our Score<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"sq-rating__value\">9.5<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/bet365-review\/\" class=\"sq-review-link\">\n                    <span>Read our review<\/span>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t        <ul class=\"sq-toplist__features\">\n                            <li class=\"sq-toplist__features-item\">Bet \u00a310 get \u00a330<\/li>\n                            <li class=\"sq-toplist__features-item\">Excellent Football Betting Options<\/li>\n                            <li class=\"sq-toplist__features-item\">Extensive Bet-Builder<\/li>\n                            <li class=\"sq-toplist__features-item\">Multi-Award Winning Bookmaker<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t            <div class=\"sq-toplist__item-tc\"><p>New customers can sign up using bonus code SQUAWKA365, bet \u00a310 and get \u00a330 in Free Bets. 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Angus Gunn and Liam Kelly provide solid alternatives. In defence, captain Andy Robertson of Liverpool is a pivotal figure, offering both defensive solidity and attacking impetus from the left flank. Grant Hanley and Kieran Tierney bring further Premier League and European experience, while younger defenders like Nathan Patterson and Aaron Hickey (who has been recovering from injury but is expected to be fit) add pace and modern full-back attributes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The midfield is arguably Scotland&#8217;s strongest area, featuring the dynamic duo of John McGinn and Scott McTominay. McGinn&#8217;s tireless work rate, goal threat, and leadership are vital, while McTominay, now at Napoli, provides a powerful presence, box-to-box energy, and a knack for crucial goals. Ryan Christie and Kenny McLean offer creativity and control, with Billy Gilmour and Lewis Ferguson representing the future of the midfield, capable of dictating play and breaking up opposition attacks. 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