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Iwelumo discusses Che Adams' potential World Cup history for Scotland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:04 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Iwelumo discusses Che Adams' potential World Cup history for Scotland

Summary

Former Scotland striker Chris Iwelumo commented on Che Adams' impact ahead of the World Cup, suggesting that his participation could represent a significant milestone for black players in Scottish football. Iwelumo, who earned four caps for Scotland over 15 years ago but did not compete in major tournaments, emphasized the changing of the sport in Scotland. He praised Adams as a positive figure for the future of Scottish football, noting that he is deserving of his opportunity. Adams is set to play in Scotland's group opener against Haiti on Saturday, with Iwelumo expressing hope that Adams will make history by scoring in the match.

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•Chris Iwelumo highlights the significance of Che Adams for Scottish football.
•Iwelumo played for Scotland 15 years ago but never reached a World Cup.
•Adams is set to compete in Scotland's opener against Haiti on Saturday.
•Iwelumo believes Adams deserves the opportunity and can make history.

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8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Adams 'leading way' for Scottish black players - Iwelumo

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Former Scotland striker Chris Iwelumo thinks it will be "a massive step forward" should Che Adams become the first black player to play for the nation's men's team at a World Cup. Iwelumo was himself a standard bearer when he earned four caps more than 15 years ago, but he never made it to a major finals. "I think it's a massive step forward, but the country is a very, a very different landscape to what it was when we were growing up," Iwelumo said of Adams' success for Scotland and Torino.
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