McTominay expected fit for Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 6:37 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Kenny McLean expressed confidence that Scott McTominay will be available for Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti this Sunday at 02:00 BST. McTominay missed training on Thursday due to an upset stomach. McLean emphasized McTominay's importance to the team's success and highlighted the squad's strong preparation leading into the tournament. Scotland aims to advance past the group stage for the first time in 28 years.
- •Scott McTominay missed training due to an upset stomach.
- •Kenny McLean believes McTominay will be fit for the match.
- •Scotland plays Haiti on Sunday at 02:00 BST.
- •The squad aims to make history by advancing from the group stage.
- •Preparation for the tournament has been described as excellent.
- 6:37 PMThe Guardian Sport — McTominay should be fit for Scotland’s World Cup opener despite stomach bug
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — McLean confident 'amazing' McTominay fit for opener
"Midfielder missed final training session before Haiti game ‘Hopefully that doesn’t spread,’ said Kenny McLean Scotland are confident Scott McTominay will be fit to face Haiti on Saturday despite the midfielder sitting out training on Thursday due to a stomach complaint. McTominay, widely considered Scotland’s most influential player, was a notable absentee as Steve Clarke put his players through their paces for a final time in North Carolina before departing for Boston. There, Scotland will play their first World Cup match in 28 years. Continue reading...
"Kenny McLean is confident "special" midfielder Scott McTominay will be fit for Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti on Sunday (02:00 BST). The Napoli talisman sat out training on Thursday with an upset stomach. "Mine is alright thankfully," fellow midfielder McLean said.
Sources
External links- The Guardian SportJun 11, 2026, 6:37 PMMcTominay should be fit for Scotland’s World Cup opener despite stomach bug
Midfielder missed final training session before Haiti game ‘Hopefully that doesn’t spread,’ said Kenny McLean Scotland are confident Scott McTominay will be fit to face Haiti on Saturday despite the midfielder sitting out training on Thursday due to a stomach complaint. McTominay, widely considered Scotland’s most influential player, was a notable absentee as Steve Clarke put his players through their paces for a final time in North Carolina before departing for Boston. There, Scotland will play their first World Cup match in 28 years. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 5:31 PMMcLean confident 'amazing' McTominay fit for opener
Kenny McLean is confident "special" midfielder Scott McTominay will be fit for Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti on Sunday (02:00 BST). The Napoli talisman sat out training on Thursday with an upset stomach. "Mine is alright thankfully," fellow midfielder McLean said.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- FIFA World Cup•Jun 11, 2026, 6:50 PMScott McTominay fitness update after Scotland star misses training ahead of World Cup 2026
- Champions League•Jun 11, 2026, 5:05 PMNapoli and Roma keen on Juventus outcast Gatti
- Serie A•Jun 11, 2026, 4:13 PMHojlund wasn't ready to be 'main man'
- EPL•Jun 11, 2026, 3:35 PMNapoli set asking price for former Man Utd & Chelsea forward Lukaku
- Serie A•Jun 11, 2026, 3:25 PMScotland given early World Cup scare as Scott McTominay misses training before Haiti clash
- EPL•Jun 11, 2026, 3:21 PM💣 Juventus idea, Roma SPRINT for two 💎, Bastoni nears renewal 🤑
