Scotland officially call up Liverpool star for FIFA World Cup 2026
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Scotland are the latest nation to publish their FIFA 2026 World Cup squad ahead of the tournament kicking off next month. Image Credits: Imago ImagesThe World Cup is now fast approaching, and Liverpool already have several senior players either confirmed or firmly on course to be involved this summer, including Ibrahima Konate for France, Wataru Endo for Japan, and Alisson Becker for Brazil.Endo had been dealing with an ankle issue but has looked on track to recover in time.
Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti has given a positive update on Alisson’s long-running issue and suggests he expects the Brazilian to feature in the final game of the season vs Brentford on Sunday.And now another Liverpool star has joined a growing list of Anfield representatives at next month’s tournament.Scotland have officially called up Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson for the 2026 World Cup, with the Reds defender set to lead Steve Clarke’s side into the tournament as captain on what will be his first appearance at a World Cup finals.Scotland’s preparations are already mapped out in detail. Clarke’s squad will report to Lesser Hampden next week before a final home friendly against Curacao, with demand high for the farewell match, then travel to Inter Miami’s Florida Blue Training Center for a pre-tournament camp before facing Bolivia in one last warm-up game in New Jersey.After that, Scotland’s players and staff will base themselves in Charlotte, North Carolina, where the Scottish FA has already confirmed the team will use Charlotte FC’s state-of-the-art training facility during the tournament.Haiti, Morocco and Brazil are the three sides waiting for them in Group C, with the first game against Haiti on 14 June.There is also Liverpool link elsewhere in the squad through former Reds attacker Ben Gannon-Doak.The winger, now at Bournemouth, has endured a difficult first season there after suffering a serious hamstring injury on international duty in November, with Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola confirming he would be out for months and the club later confirming he underwent surgery.The full Scotland squad is as follows:Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon, Angus Gunn, Liam KellyDefenders: Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey, Dom Hyam, Scott McKenna, Nathan Patterson, Anthony Ralston, Andy Robertson, John Souttar, Kieran TierneyMidfielders: Ryan Christie, Findlay Curtis, Lewis Ferguson, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominayForwards: Ben Gannon-Doak, Ché Adams, Lyndon Dykes, George Hirst, Lawrence Shankland, Ross Stewart Andy Robertson Ben Gannon-Doak