Scotland Picks 26-Man World Cup Squad With 43-Year-Old Gordon, Teen Curtis and Stewart
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Updated · Sky Sports · May 19
Scotland Picks 26-Man World Cup Squad With 43-Year-Old Gordon, Teen Curtis and Stewart
15 articles · Updated · Sky Sports · May 19
Craig Gordon, 43, made Scotland's 26-man World Cup squad alongside teenage winger Findlay Curtis and striker Ross Stewart as Steve Clarke finalized his roster for the 2026 tournament.
Clarke largely stuck with the core that came through qualifying, keeping eight defenders and seven midfielders from every group campaign squad while backing experienced goalkeepers despite limited club minutes.
Ross Stewart earned a recall after an injury-hit spell and a strong finish at Southampton, while 19-year-old Curtis was rewarded for five goals in his last eight games on loan at Kilmarnock.
Scott Bain, Ross McCrorie, Josh Doig and Lennon Miller were among those left out as Scotland turn to warm-up games against Curacao on May 30 and Bolivia in the United States.
Scotland open their first World Cup since 1998 against Haiti on June 14, then face Morocco and Brazil while chasing a first-ever place beyond the group stage.
Can teenage star Findlay Curtis and returning striker Ross Stewart provide the spark Scotland has historically lacked on the world stage?
With rivals weakened, does this squad have the talent to break Scotland's 28-year World Cup group stage curse?
Is Steve Clarke's loyalty to certain players undermining Scotland's best chance to finally advance in a World Cup?