Scotland sweating on fitness of key player before World Cup opener

FootballSports
11 Jun 2026 • 11:48 PM MYT
The Independent
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Scotland sweating on fitness of key player before World Cup opener

  • Scotland's World Cup preparations were disrupted as key midfielder Scott McTominay missed training on Thursday due to a stomach complaint.
  • Defender Scott McKenna was also absent from the training session in Charlotte, North Carolina, nursing a knock.
  • Despite their absences, both McTominay and McKenna are anticipated to be fit for Scotland's opening Group C match against Haiti on Sunday.
  • Scotland faces a challenging group, with formidable opponents Morocco and five-time winners Brazil awaiting them after their initial game against Haiti.
  • This tournament marks Scotland's first World Cup appearance since 1998, where they also faced Brazil and Morocco, and they will be hoping for a stronger performance this time around.

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