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Scotland recall Sam Kerr and Martha Thomas for World Cup play-offs

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Scotland recall Sam Kerr and Martha Thomas for World Cup play-offs

Summary

Scotland's women's football team has included Sam Kerr and Martha Thomas in their squad for the upcoming World Cup round one play-offs against the Czech Republic. The matches are set for October 9 and October 13, with the team traveling to Pardubice before hosting the Czechs at St Mirren Park. Kerr returns after almost a year away, her last appearance being in February 2025. Meanwhile, Thomas joined Newcastle United earlier this summer, marking her return to the national side after earning her 50th cap in October 2025. Coach Melissa Andreatta’s squad is aiming for a place in the next major tournament, needing to progress through two rounds of play-offs following a successful qualifying campaign.

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Key Details

•Sam Kerr and Martha Thomas return after nearly a year away from the squad.
•Scotland plays the Czech Republic in two-legged World Cup play-offs next month.
•Matches take place on October 9 in Pardubice and October 13 in St Mirren Park.
•Scotland topped their qualifying group, aiming for a major tournament berth.

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What they're saying

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Sam Kerr and Martha Thomas are named in their first Scotland squad in almost a year for next month's World Cup round one play-offs against the Czech Republic.
— BBC Football

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