Scotland World Cup 2026 Team Guide
Follow the Scotland World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Scotland match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.
Scotland will play in Group C and opens group play against Haiti before facing Morocco and Brazil.
🏴 Scotland Team Overview
Scotland is back at the World Cup after a long wait and arrives with a squad built on organization, effort, and a strong team spirit. The side will aim to make the most of a challenging but intriguing group.
- Confederation: UEFA
- Group: Group C
- Head coach: Steve Clarke
- Nickname: The Tartan Army
📅 Scotland Match Schedule World Cup 2026
| Date | Match | Time | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | 9:00 PM | Boston | Gillette Stadium |
| June 19, 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | 3:00 PM | Boston | Gillette Stadium |
| June 24, 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | 6:00 PM | Miami | Hard Rock Stadium |
Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).
Convert match times here: Match Time Converter
👥 Scotland Projected Squad
This projected Scotland squad is based on the recent national-team player pool and current senior core. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.
🧤 Goalkeepers
- Angus Gunn
- Zander Clark
- Liam Kelly
🛡️ Defenders
- Andrew Robertson
- Kieran Tierney
- Scott McTominay
- Jack Hendry
- Ryan Porteous
- Nathan Patterson
- John Souttar
⚙️ Midfielders
- Billy Gilmour
- Callum McGregor
- John McGinn
- Kenny McLean
- Ryan Christie
- Lewis Ferguson
🎯 Forwards
- Lyndon Dykes
- Che Adams
- Tommy Conway
- Ben Doak
- Lawrence Shankland
🧑🏫 Scotland Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Steve Clarke
- Assistant Staff: Official tournament staff can be updated here as Scotland confirms the final World Cup setup.
🔥 Key Scotland Players To Watch
- Andrew Robertson – the captain and emotional leader of the team.
- Scott McTominay – one of Scotland’s biggest threats from midfield.
- John McGinn – a driving force in attack with energy and creativity.
- Billy Gilmour – an important midfielder who helps control possession.
- Kieran Tierney – a major defensive and wide attacking asset when fit.
- Ben Doak – an exciting young attacker with pace and confidence.
📈 Predicted Starting XI
This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.
- Formation: 3-4-2-1
- GK: Angus Gunn
- DEF: Ryan Porteous, Jack Hendry, Kieran Tierney
- MID: Nathan Patterson, Billy Gilmour, Callum McGregor, Andrew Robertson
- ATT MID: John McGinn, Scott McTominay
- FWD: Che Adams
🏆 Scotland World Cup History
Scotland is back at the World Cup after a 28-year absence, which makes 2026 a major moment for the national team. Returning to the finals is one of the country’s biggest football achievements in recent decades.
📊 Scotland Group Information
Scotland is in Group C alongside:
- Scotland
- Haiti
- Morocco
- Brazil
🔗 More Scotland World Cup Links
- Full World Cup 2026 Schedule (Eastern Time)
- World Cup 2026 Schedule UK Time
- Printable World Cup Schedule PDF
- World Cup 2026 Groups Hub
- World Cup 2026 Teams Hub
🌐 Official Team Website
For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Scotland federation website:
Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.