Craig Gordon reflects on early nerves ahead of World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:26 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Craig Gordon, the goalkeeper for Hearts and Scotland, discusses his early-career nerves as he prepares for Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti on Sunday. A new documentary highlights his journey through injury setbacks and his resolve to secure a place in the squad. Gordon recalls his teenage anxiety, revealing that he often experienced nausea before matches. His career has included key moments such as winning young player of the year at Hearts and celebrating critical cup victories.
- •Gordon reflects on overcoming pre-match anxiety early in his career.
- •He aims to start in Scotland's World Cup match against Haiti on Sunday.
- •The documentary follows Gordon's injury recovery and preparation for the tournament.
- •Gordon won young player of the year at Hearts during his first season.
- •He celebrated iconic moments, including a penalty save in a Scottish Cup final.
- 9:26 AMYahoo Sports — How 'calm' Gordon fought through early-career nerves
"Ask anyone to describe Craig Gordon and the word that often comes to their mind first is calm. The towering six-foot-four-inch frame of the Hearts and Scotland stopper belies his temperament, as for someone so dominant and vocal on the park, his composure is what many people admire. A new Icons of Football episode, which followed Gordon throughout this dramatic season and looks back on his storied career, is available now on BBC iPlayer.
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