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Eight Celtic players set for FIFA World Cup participation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Eight Celtic players set for FIFA World Cup participation

Summary

Celtic Football Club will have eight players participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament starts next week. Kieran Tierney and Anthony Ralston will represent Scotland, playing their first World Cup since 1998. Scotland’s first match is against Haiti on June 14 in Foxborough. In Group F, Daizen Maeda, Benjamin Nygren, and Sebastian Tounekti will compete with their respective nations. Alistair Johnston and Auston Trusty will play for Canada and the USA, respectively. Yang will join South Korea in Group A.

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Key Details

•Celtic has eight players at the 2026 World Cup.
•Scotland opens against Haiti on June 14.
•Maeda's Japan faces the Netherlands in Group F.
•Alistair Johnston represents Canada in Group B.
•USA, led by Trusty, competes in Group D.

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9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Celts are gearing up for World Cup kick-off

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Eight Celts are set to take part in this summer’s FIFA World Cup, with the tournament kicking off next week.The Hoops will have players involved across five different groups, with Benjamin Nygren, D...
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