Andy Robertson refusing to think about World Cup opening game as next move confirmed

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAndy RobertsonAndy Robertson left Liverpool at the end of the season and will be playing for Tottenham next season, but he is refusing to think about the opening game at the World CupAndy Robertson warms up before a Scotland friendly.(Image: WM Sport Media/Getty Images)Andy Robertson says he is yet to contemplate what it will be like to lead Scotland out for its first World Cup fixture in almost three decades this summer.Scotland takes on Haiti first (it is also in a group with Morocco and Brazil, with matches to be played in Boston and Miami), and Robertson will captain the team at the tournament.Earlier today, it was confirmed that he will sign for Tottenham under Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi when his Liverpool contract officially expires, having said his goodbyes to the Reds in search of more regular game time last month."Me actually walking out on the pitch in the first game? I've not allowed my brain to go there yet," Robertson told Sky Sports."I just don't like getting too far ahead.

I think I'll then live in that moment when I know it's the night before and I know it's the day of the game. That's the way I've always worked; I never look too far ahead.Tottenham has confirmed the signing of Andy Robertson(Image: Getty Images)"I was pretty confident I'd be in the squad, but for me it's still a huge moment, it's still a huge pinch yourself moment that you've been called up to a World Cup squad for Scotland."Robertson will overtake Sir Kenny Dalglish as Scotland's leading appearance-maker sooner rather than later — he is only four caps behind as things stand — and he was only four years old when his country last played a World Cup game."We've got a smaller group in the group chat in terms of the lads that are my best friends, and I actually put a message in when the squad got announced," the 32-year-old added."I was just like 'who would have thought we would all be going to the World Cup together when we're all playing as little kids and chasing after each other as 11 and 12 year olds?'"And it was a real moment of sense of achievement because it's not easy to get to a World Cup.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."I think we've proven that with how long it's taken us to get there — since 1998 — but the fact that you're one of 26 going to represent your country in the biggest stage, it's a real proud moment. We've had some dark times, we've had some dark moments."In a Scotland jersey, the lows are the lowest that you'll have, and the highs are the highest you'll ever have with your country because you know you're representing a nation, and that's the thing."But I think that's why our squad is so close and such a good group of lads, because if you look at everyone's story, all of them are pretty similar."Liverpool.com says: Scotland has a tough group, with Morocco and Brazil firm favorites to progress.