28 Years of Waiting: Scotland’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad Announced

28 years of waiting.

Now, Scotland are heading back to the World Cup.

After securing qualification in unforgettable fashion against Denmark at Hampden Park back in November. Steve Clarke has officially named the squad that will represent Scotland on football’s biggest stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The scenes when Scotland qualified will live forever in the memories of fans across the country. Hampden Park erupted as the final whistle and Scotland’s secured their place at their first World Cup since France in 1998.

At Headline Events, it was a night made even more special as we welcomed guests into one of Hampden’s largest hospitality spaces for our flagship experience, The Club by Headline. From the atmosphere before kick-off to the celebrations at full-time, everyone inside The Club experienced history as Scotland secured their place at the World Cup.

Scotland’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers

Craig Gordon

Angus Gunn

Liam Kelly

Defenders

Grant Hanley

Jack Hendry

Aaron Hickey

Dom Hyam

Scott McKenna

Nathan Patterson

Anthony Ralston

Andy Robertson

John Souttar

Kieran Tierney

Midfielders

Ryan Christie

Findlay Curtis

Lewis Ferguson

Ben Doak

Billy Gilmour

John McGinn

Kenny McLean

Scott McTominay

Forwards

Ché Adams

Lyndon Dykes

George Hirst

Lawrence Shankland

Ross Stewart

Every player selected now has the opportunity to write their name into Scottish football history.

For the Tartan Army, the countdown is officially on.

The songs, the atmosphere and the passion that followed Scotland throughout qualification are now set to be taken to the world stage as the nation prepares for its first World Cup campaign in nearly three decades.

And after 28 years of waiting, Scotland are finally back where they belong.