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Cammy Bell backs Craig Gordon for World Cup match against Haiti

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:21 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Cammy Bell backs Craig Gordon for World Cup match against Haiti

Summary

Former Scotland goalkeeper Cammy Bell advocates for Craig Gordon to start in the World Cup opener against Haiti. Despite concerns about Gordon’s age and limited game time this season, his experience is deemed crucial for the team. Gordon last played for Hearts in January but featured for 45 minutes in a recent friendly against Curacao. Bell emphasizes that the pressure of the World Cup requires an experienced goalkeeper like Gordon, stating that he performs well even after long breaks. The Scotland squad will rely on his expertise in their first match.

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By the Numbers

•Cammy Bell supports Craig Gordon as the starting goalkeeper.
•Gordon hasn't played regularly this season but offers vast experience.
•Scotland faces Haiti in their World Cup opener.
•Hearts have not utilized Gordon since January.
•Recent friendly saw Gordon play 45 minutes in a 4-1 win over Curacao.

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10:21 AMYahoo Sports — Why Bell would choose Gordon 'all day long' against Haiti

What they're saying

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Former Scotland goalkeeper Cammy Bell says he would choose Craig Gordon "all day long" to start the opening World Cup match against Haiti despite the 43-year-old's age and lack of game time this season. Gordon had not featured for Hearts since January when he played the opening 45 minutes of Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over Curacao at Hampden. Speaking on the BBC's Scottish football podcast, Bell said: "There's going to be a huge amount of pressure on the team and the players to go and get a result in that first game," he said.
— Yahoo Sports

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