Scotland Name World Cup Squad With Craig Gordon Included

Steve Clarke has named Scotland’s 26-man World Cup squad, with Craig Gordon, Findlay Curtis, and Ross Stewart among the notable selections. The Scotland national team return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998. Scotland open against Haiti on June 14, then face Morocco and Brazil. Their final warm-ups come against Curacao and Bolivia.

The squad leans on a strong midfield group led by Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, Lewis Ferguson, John McGinn, Ryan Christie, and Kenny McLean. Clarke also selected Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney, Aaron Hickey, Nathan Patterson, Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, John Souttar, Scott McKenna, Dom Hyam, and Anthony Ralston in defence. Gordon’s inclusion at 43 gives Scotland a veteran goalkeeper story.

Full Scotland World Cup 2026 Squad

Clarke’s final group has three goalkeepers, ten defenders, eight midfielders, and five forwards. The list keeps Scotland’s core leaders together while adding form players who forced their way into the tournament picture.

Position	Players
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)
Midfielders	Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Findlay Curtis (Kilmarnock), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth), Billy Gilmour (Napoli), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich), Scott McTominay (Napoli)
Forwards	Che Adams (Torino), Lyndon Dykes (Charlton Athletic), George Hirst (Ipswich Town), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts), Ross Stewart (Southampton)

The forward group gives Scotland several direct options rather than one fixed profile. Adams and Dykes bring Clarke’s trusted tournament experience, while Hirst, Shankland, and Stewart add form, finishing, and aerial presence. Curtis gives the midfield group a fresh edge after earning his place through a strong club finish. Gordon’s inclusion also keeps a senior voice inside the goalkeeper unit.

Craig Gordon Gives Scotland A Veteran Story

Gordon joins Angus Gunn and Liam Kelly in the goalkeeper group. The choice gives Clarke a dressing-room figure who understands tournament pressure. Scotland have waited 28 years to return to the men’s World Cup. A squad with proven leaders can steady the group when the opener arrives.

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Confirmed Details For Fans

Key Detail	Confirmed Information
Squad Note	26 players named by Steve Clarke, with Gordon, McTominay, Robertson, and Stewart among key names
Tournament dates	June 11 to July 19, 2026
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Scotland fans tracking the 2026 World Cup should watch how Clarke balances midfield control and attacking threat. Haiti will demand patience, Morocco will test transitions, and Brazil will punish loose possession. Fans following Football News should focus on fitness updates before camp.

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Clarke’s biggest decision may come in how he balances Scotland’s midfield numbers with a genuine attacking outlet. McTominay can score from advanced positions, but Scotland still need a forward who can hold the ball and relieve pressure. Ross Stewart gives that option if he proves sharp enough in camp. The warm-up games should show whether Clarke wants a direct striker or more midfield control.

The Brazil match will attract the most attention, yet Scotland’s tournament may be shaped before then. Points against Haiti and Morocco would change the pressure before the final group game. A slow start would make Brazil a much harder assignment. That is why the opener carries more weight than its profile suggests.