Dom Hyam credits Wrexham for renewed Scotland World Cup chance
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:59 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Defender Dom Hyam has attributed his return to the Scotland squad to his performances with Wrexham ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Hyam joined Wrexham from Blackburn Rovers last year and played a key role in their seventh-place finish in the Championship. Following a series of solid displays, he earned a spot in the national team for this summer's tournament. Scotland's campaign begins against Haiti on June 13, with Hyam eager to help the team progress from the group stage for the first time since 1998.
- •Hyam joined Wrexham from Blackburn Rovers last summer.
- •Scotland begins its World Cup campaign against Haiti on June 13.
- •Hyam has earned three international caps, including a recent friendly match.
- •Wrexham finished seventh in the Championship after missing out on play-offs.
- •Scotland last appeared in a World Cup in 1998.
- 9:59 AMYahoo Sports — Wrexham platform driving Hyam's Scotland dream
- 9:58 AMBBC Football — Wrexham platform driving Hyam's Scotland dream
"Defender Dom Hyam says his form with Wrexham has been pivotal to his re-introduction to the Scotland squad for the 2026 World Cup.
"Defender Dom Hyam says his form with Wrexham has been pivotal to his re-introduction to the Scotland squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 9:59 AMWrexham platform driving Hyam's Scotland dream
Defender Dom Hyam says his form with Wrexham has been pivotal to his re-introduction to the Scotland squad for the 2026 World Cup.
- BBC FootballJun 1, 2026, 9:58 AMWrexham platform driving Hyam's Scotland dream
Defender Dom Hyam says his form with Wrexham has been pivotal to his re-introduction to the Scotland squad for the 2026 World Cup.
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