Billy Gilmour ruled out of World Cup due to knee injury
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 8:48 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour will miss the World Cup after sustaining a knee injury during a match against Curacao. The injury occurred as Scotland recorded a victory, complicating their lineup plans for the tournament. Gilmour's absence is significant for the team as they prepare for upcoming challenges in the World Cup. The Scottish Football Association has not yet announced a replacement for Gilmour.
- •Billy Gilmour injured his knee against Curacao.
- •He has been ruled out of the World Cup.
- •Scotland needs to adjust its squad ahead of the tournament.
- •No replacement for Gilmour has been confirmed yet.
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland dealt World Cup blow as Billy Gilmour ruled out through injury
- 7:54 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland's Gilmour out of World Cup with knee injury
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Napoli star Gilmour ruled out of Scotland squad for 2026 World Cup
"Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a knee injury in Saturday's friendly win over Curacao."We regret to announce that the knee injury sustained by Billy Gilmour in today's win over Curacao will rule him out of participation in @FIFAWorldCup.
"Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour has officially been ruled out of the Scotland squad for the 2026 World Cup after sustaining an injury in today’s friendly against Curacao.There were concerns when the...
"Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a knee injury in the win over Curacao.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 8:48 PMScotland dealt World Cup blow as Billy Gilmour ruled out through injury
The midfielder picked up a knock in the friendly win over Curacao at Hampden Park on Saturday
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 7:54 PMScotland's Gilmour out of World Cup with knee injury
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a knee injury in Saturday's friendly win over Curacao."We regret to announce that the knee injury sustained by Billy Gilmour in today's win over Curacao will rule him out of participation in @FIFAWorldCup.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 7:25 PMOfficial: Napoli star Gilmour ruled out of Scotland squad for 2026 World Cup
Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour has officially been ruled out of the Scotland squad for the 2026 World Cup after sustaining an injury in today’s friendly against Curacao.There were concerns when the...
- Sky Sports—Scotland injury blow as Gilmour ruled out of World Cup
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a knee injury in the win over Curacao.
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