Scotland loses Stephen Welsh; Ryan Porteous called up for Nations League

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 1:57 PM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Scotland loses Stephen Welsh; Ryan Porteous called up for Nations League

Summary

Stephen Welsh of Swansea City has withdrawn from the Scotland national football squad ahead of their Nations League double-header. Ryan Porteous, currently with Los Angeles, has been called up as his replacement. The match details, including opponents and venues, are yet to be determined as the selections relate to upcoming fixtures.

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Key Details

•Stephen Welsh drops out of Scotland squad for Nations League matches.
•Ryan Porteous replaces Welsh in the national team.
•Welsh's withdrawal comes ahead of upcoming double-header fixtures.

Latest Updates

1:57 PMBBC Football — Scotland lose Welsh and call up Porteous

What they're saying

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Swansea City centre-back Stephen Welsh drops out the Scotland squad for their forthcoming Nations League double-header and is replaced with Los Angeles' Ryan Porteous.
— BBC Football

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