Scotland star back in training on eve of crucial World Cup opener

FootballSports
12 Jun 2026 • 11:22 PM MYT
The Independent
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Scotland star back in training on eve of crucial World Cup opener

  • Scott McTominay has rejoined the Scotland squad for training in Foxborough, Massachusetts, ahead of their World Cup opener against Haiti on Saturday, after missing a previous session due to an upset stomach.
  • The Napoli midfielder, a pivotal player for Scotland, travelled separately with a doctor as a precautionary measure following the training session.
  • McTominay holds an impressive record of 15 goals in 70 international appearances, including the crucial overhead-kick that secured World Cup qualification and a recent goal against Bolivia.
  • Defender Scott McKenna sat out training due to a knock, raising doubts about his availability for the Haiti match, while injured midfielder Billy Gilmour joined the squad to observe from the sidelines.
  • Scotland, making their first World Cup appearance in 28 years, will face Haiti in a must-win opening game before challenging five-time champions Brazil and 2022 semi-finalists Morocco, with ambitions to reach the knockout stages for the first time.

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