Scotland World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA SCO · Group C · Head coach: Steve Stephen Clarke
The Tartan Army end a 28-year World Cup drought (last 1998) with a generation mixing Premier League steel and Championship grit. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Scotland travel with 26 players in Group C, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Scotland vs Morocco for second place behind Brazil is the likely narrative. a six-pointer in game two or three. Steve Stephen Clarke leads the side with a clear tactical identity: Direct 3-5-2 or 4-3-3, set-piece threat from corners, aggressive second balls and crowd-driven intensity.
UEFA playoff/dqualifying path. Scotland's Hampden roar translated into away resilience in decisive fixtures. 1998. group stage; eight total appearances. FIFA's published shirt names include FLETCHER, ROBERTSON, DYKES and ADAMS among the 26 call-ups. 12 players were listed with English clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 GUNN (Nottingham Forest FC (ENG)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Brazil should control possession. Scotland need set pieces and chaos. Round of 32 via top two or best third; Round of 16 possible with favourable draw.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | GUNN | Nottingham Forest FC (ENG) |
| 2 | DF | HICKEY | Brentford FC (ENG) |
| 3 | DF | ROBERTSON | Liverpool FC (ENG) |
| 4 | MF | MCTOMINAY | SSC Napoli (ITA) |
| 5 | DF | HANLEY | Hibernian FC (SCO) |
| 6 | DF | TIERNEY | Celtic FC (SCO) |
| 7 | MF | MCGINN | Aston Villa FC (ENG) |
| 8 | MF | FLETCHER | Manchester United FC (ENG) |
| 9 | FW | DYKES | Charlton Athletic FC (ENG) |
| 10 | FW | ADAMS | Torino FC (ITA) |
| 11 | MF | CHRISTIE | AFC Bournemouth (ENG) |
| 12 | GK | KELLY | Rangers FC (SCO) |
| 13 | DF | HENDRY | Al Ettifaq FC (KSA) |
| 14 | FW | STEWART | Southampton FC (ENG) |
| 15 | DF | SOUTTAR | Rangers FC (SCO) |
| 16 | DF | HYAM | Wrexham AFC (WAL) |
| 17 | FW | GANNON DOAK | AFC Bournemouth (ENG) |
| 18 | FW | HIRST | Ipswich Town FC (ENG) |
| 19 | MF | FERGUSON | Bologna FC (ITA) |
| 20 | FW | SHANKLAND | Heart Of Midlothian FC (SCO) |
| 21 | GK | GORDON | Heart Of Midlothian FC (SCO) |
| 22 | DF | PATTERSON | Everton FC (ENG) |
| 23 | MF | MCLEAN | Norwich City FC (ENG) |
| 24 | DF | RALSTON | Celtic FC (SCO) |
| 25 | FW | CURTIS | Kilmarnock FC (SCO) |
| 26 | DF | MCKENNA | GNK Dinamo Zagreb (CRO) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Tartan Army players did FIFA list for World Cup 2026?
Scotland (SCO) named 26 players on 2026-06-03 for a long-awaited return. Brazil, Morocco and Haiti share Group C, and Premier League call-ups dominate the shirt list reproduced above.
Who is Scotland's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Steve Stephen Clarke (Scotland) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. Direct 3-5-2 or 4-3-3, set-piece threat from corners, aggressive second balls and crowd-driven intensity.
Which players stand out on Scotland's FIFA squad list?
The published shirt names include FLETCHER, ROBERTSON, DYKES and ADAMS. Fans and media often watch Scott McTominay, Andy Robertson and Che Adams, and FIFA's sheet lists FLETCHER, ROBERTSON, DYKES and ADAMS among the call-ups. Scotland registered 7 forwards in the official 26-man list. Use the roster table for every name, club and position.
Where is the full Scotland World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Scotland squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Scotland's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.