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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is only a few weeks away and the world's joint-oldest national team is making its way to Boston.
The Scotland Men's National Team is set to play at least two matches at Gillette Stadium (which will be referred to as “Boston Stadium” for sponsorship reasons for the duration of the World Cup), including the first match in Foxboro this summer.
This tournament marks Scotland's first appearance on soccer's biggest stage this century, with the nation's last appearance coming in France in 1998.
With Scotland releasing its 26-man squad list for the World Cup on Tuesday, May 19, here’s what to know about the squad ahead of kickoff.
Scotland will be able to rely on the experienced leadership of captain and left back Andy Robertson, who will be in search of a new club after winning a pair of Premier League titles, a pair of League Cups, an FA Cup, a UEFA Champions League and a FIFA Club World Cup during a nine season stint at Liverpool. Goalkeeper Craig Gordon provides a veteran presence in net, and the 43-year-old comes into the tournament having conceded the fewest number of goals (34) of any keeper in the Scottish Premiership.
Up front, Lyndon Dykes and Ché Adams have proven to be consistent scoring threats for manager Steve Clarke and should be relied upon again, while Lawrence Shankland will look to carry over his SPL form after leading Heart of Midlothian with 20 goals and 6 assists this past season. In midfield, Scott McTominay, who's goal sent Scotland to the tournament, highlights a talent-deep crop that also includes Kenny McLean, John McGinn and his Napoli teammate Billy Gilmour.
Scotland is the only team set to play twice at Boston Stadium during the group stage, including playing against Haiti in the first match of the tournament in Foxboro. If the Scots finish third in Group C but still advance to the knockout stage, they could return to Boston for the Round of 32 (June 29, 4:30 p.m.) against the winner of Group E and possibly have a fourth match in Foxboro if they were to reach the quarterfinals (July 9, 4 p.m.) in that scenario.
Here is Scotland's complete Group C schedule:
Scotland will be based out of Charlotte, NC for the duration of the World Cup, training at Charlotte FC's Atrium Health Performance Park training center in East Charlotte and staying nearby at an undisclosed hotel.
The Tartan Army is the name given to Scotland's famed supporters group, known for donning kilts while being loud, passionate and charitable, often getting involved with local charitable causes in the areas they visit. The Tartan Army is planning to base themselves out of Providence for the first two World Cup matches, and have chartered a fleet of yellow school buses to travel to and from Boston Stadium.
This tournament marks Scotland's ninth appearance at the World Cup, and the first since France in 1998. Scotland's best ever finish at the tournament was coming in ninth overall in then-West Germany in the 1974 edition.
Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Heart of Midlothian FC), Angus Gunn (Nottingham Forest), Liam Kelly (Rangers FC)
Defenders: Grant Hantley (Hibernian FC), Jack Hendry (Al-Ettifaq), Aaron Hickey (Brentford FC), Don Hyam (Wrexham AFC), Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb), Nathan Patterson (Everton FC), Anthony Ralston (Celtic FC), Andy Robertson (Liverpool FC), John Souttar (Rangers FC), Kieran Tierney (Celtic FC)
Midfielders: Ryan Christie (AFC Bournemouth), Findlay Curtis (Rangers FC), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna FC 1909), Ben Gannon-Doak (AFC Bournemouth), Billy Gilmour (SSC Napoli), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich City), Scott McTominay (SSC Napoli)
Forwards: Ché Adams (Torino FC), Lyndon Dykes (Charlton Athletic), George Hirst (Ipswich Town), Lawrence Shankland (Heart of Midlothian FC), Ross Stewart (Southampton FC)
This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: What you should know about the Scotland Men's National Soccer Team
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The Scotland Men's National Team is set to play at least two matches at Gillette Stadium (which will be referred to as “Boston Stadium” for sponsorship reasons for the duration of the World Cup), including the first match in Foxboro this summer.
This tournament marks Scotland's first appearance on soccer's biggest stage this century, with the nation's last appearance coming in France in 1998.
With Scotland releasing its 26-man squad list for the World Cup on Tuesday, May 19, here’s what to know about the squad ahead of kickoff.
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Who are the key players?
Scotland will be able to rely on the experienced leadership of captain and left back Andy Robertson, who will be in search of a new club after winning a pair of Premier League titles, a pair of League Cups, an FA Cup, a UEFA Champions League and a FIFA Club World Cup during a nine season stint at Liverpool. Goalkeeper Craig Gordon provides a veteran presence in net, and the 43-year-old comes into the tournament having conceded the fewest number of goals (34) of any keeper in the Scottish Premiership.
Up front, Lyndon Dykes and Ché Adams have proven to be consistent scoring threats for manager Steve Clarke and should be relied upon again, while Lawrence Shankland will look to carry over his SPL form after leading Heart of Midlothian with 20 goals and 6 assists this past season. In midfield, Scott McTominay, who's goal sent Scotland to the tournament, highlights a talent-deep crop that also includes Kenny McLean, John McGinn and his Napoli teammate Billy Gilmour.
When is Scotland playing at Boston Stadium?
Scotland is the only team set to play twice at Boston Stadium during the group stage, including playing against Haiti in the first match of the tournament in Foxboro. If the Scots finish third in Group C but still advance to the knockout stage, they could return to Boston for the Round of 32 (June 29, 4:30 p.m.) against the winner of Group E and possibly have a fourth match in Foxboro if they were to reach the quarterfinals (July 9, 4 p.m.) in that scenario.
Here is Scotland's complete Group C schedule:
- June 13- Scotland vs. Haiti, 9 p.m. at Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium)
- June 19- Scotland vs. Morocco, 6 p.m. at Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium)
- June 24- Scotland vs. Brazil, 6 p.m. at Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium)
Where is Scotland training during the World Cup?
Scotland will be based out of Charlotte, NC for the duration of the World Cup, training at Charlotte FC's Atrium Health Performance Park training center in East Charlotte and staying nearby at an undisclosed hotel.
Who are the Tartan Army?
The Tartan Army is the name given to Scotland's famed supporters group, known for donning kilts while being loud, passionate and charitable, often getting involved with local charitable causes in the areas they visit. The Tartan Army is planning to base themselves out of Providence for the first two World Cup matches, and have chartered a fleet of yellow school buses to travel to and from Boston Stadium.
How many times has Scotland been to the World Cup?
This tournament marks Scotland's ninth appearance at the World Cup, and the first since France in 1998. Scotland's best ever finish at the tournament was coming in ninth overall in then-West Germany in the 1974 edition.
Scotland Men’s National Team 2026 FIFA World Cup 26-man squad
Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Heart of Midlothian FC), Angus Gunn (Nottingham Forest), Liam Kelly (Rangers FC)
Defenders: Grant Hantley (Hibernian FC), Jack Hendry (Al-Ettifaq), Aaron Hickey (Brentford FC), Don Hyam (Wrexham AFC), Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb), Nathan Patterson (Everton FC), Anthony Ralston (Celtic FC), Andy Robertson (Liverpool FC), John Souttar (Rangers FC), Kieran Tierney (Celtic FC)
Midfielders: Ryan Christie (AFC Bournemouth), Findlay Curtis (Rangers FC), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna FC 1909), Ben Gannon-Doak (AFC Bournemouth), Billy Gilmour (SSC Napoli), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich City), Scott McTominay (SSC Napoli)
Forwards: Ché Adams (Torino FC), Lyndon Dykes (Charlton Athletic), George Hirst (Ipswich Town), Lawrence Shankland (Heart of Midlothian FC), Ross Stewart (Southampton FC)
This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: What you should know about the Scotland Men's National Soccer Team
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