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Scott McKenna to miss Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:05 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Scott McKenna to miss Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti

Summary

Scott McKenna will sit out Scotland's opening World Cup match against Haiti due to a calf injury. The defender, currently with Dinamo Zagreb, is expected to return to training next week, according to Scotland's manager Steve Clarke. Clarke confirmed that while McKenna is unavailable, midfielder Scott McTominay has recovered from a stomach issue and is fit to play. The coach also expressed the players' desire to improve upon recent tournament performances and make a significant impact in this World Cup.

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•Scott McKenna ruled out for the World Cup opener against Haiti
•Injury due to a calf issue, training expected next week
•Scott McTominay fit to play after stomach problem
•Scotland aims to improve on past tournament results
•Manager Steve Clarke emphasizes the team's readiness for competition

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Scotland defender Scott McKenna will miss his side’s opening game of the World Cup against Haiti.The Dinamo Zagreb defender has a calf issue but is expected to return to training next week.“Scott ...
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