Scotland squad shares insights during pre-tournament media day
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Scotland national soccer team is preparing for the World Cup with a training camp in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During a media day, players including John McGinn and Lyndon Dykes humorously shared personal anecdotes and insights about each other while acclimatizing to the conditions they'll face in upcoming matches against Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil. They revealed quirky items from their luggage and discussed their personalities, creating a lighthearted atmosphere as they gear up for their long-awaited World Cup return. The players continue their preparations ahead of a final friendly against Bolivia in New York on Saturday.
- •Scotland players train in Fort Lauderdale ahead of World Cup matches.
- •John McGinn humorously discussed packing mishaps.
- •Liam Kelly revealed humorous grooming habits among teammates.
- •The squad prepares for a friendly against Bolivia this Saturday.
- •Players shared insights into personal quirks during media day.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Back shaving & biggest posers - the Scotland squad in their own words
- 10:40 AMBBC Sport — Back shaving & biggest posers - the Scotland squad in their own words
"John McGinn packed an European plug adaptor. Lyndon Dykes follows Ryan Christie around like a dog. Liam Kelly shaves Grant Hanley's back. Often.
"John McGinn packed an European plug adaptor. Lyndon Dykes follows Ryan Christie around like a dog. Liam Kelly shaves Grant Hanley's back. Often.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 10:40 AMBack shaving & biggest posers - the Scotland squad in their own words
John McGinn packed an European plug adaptor. Lyndon Dykes follows Ryan Christie around like a dog. Liam Kelly shaves Grant Hanley's back. Often.
- BBC SportJun 3, 2026, 10:40 AMBack shaving & biggest posers - the Scotland squad in their own words
John McGinn packed an European plug adaptor. Lyndon Dykes follows Ryan Christie around like a dog. Liam Kelly shaves Grant Hanley's back. Often.
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