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Steve Clarke
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Group Stage
Scotland finally return to the World Cup and will try to turn that emotional lift into something tangible in a difficult Group C.
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Scotland's return to the World Cup is one of the more emotionally charged stories in the field. FIFA's official qualified-teams tracker included the Scots among the late UEFA qualifiers in March 2026, ending a long wait to get back on the game's biggest stage. That alone gives Steve Clarke's squad a very different emotional profile from a routine qualifier.
Midfielder
Napoli
McTominay brings goals, running power and competitive aggression, making him one of Scotland's most influential tournament pieces.
Defender
Liverpool
Robertson remains the captain, emotional barometer and most reliable wide source of quality in the squad.
Midfielder
Aston Villa
McGinn's ball-carrying and aggression give Scotland a lot of their punch in the middle third.
Midfielder
Napoli
Gilmour offers the more controlled side of Scotland's midfield, particularly useful when the match slows down.
Forward
Torino
Adams gives Scotland pressing from the front and a more mobile centre-forward option than some of their alternatives.
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