Scott McTominay evaluated ahead of Scotland's next World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Scotland is two games into the World Cup with mixed results, including a narrow win and a loss. Scott McTominay, a key midfielder, has had an understated influence in both matches, with expectations high for his contributions. Against Haiti and Morocco, he achieved notable passing accuracy and work rate, though criticism surrounds his impact. As the team prepares to face Brazil, discussions center on how McTominay can elevate his performance in future matches.
- •Scotland's World Cup campaign features one win and one loss.
- •McTominay's pass completion rates were 93% and 89% in the tournament.
- •He covered the most distance of any player in the game against Haiti.
- •Critics question the expectations placed on McTominay to influence the matches.
- •Scotland's next challenge is against Brazil, presenting a significant test.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland expects? McTominay's understated World Cup
- 8:16 PMBBC Sport — Scotland expects: What is behind McTominay's understated World Cup?
- 8:16 PMBBC Football — Scotland expects: The story of McTominay's World Cup so far
"Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?
"Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?
"Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 8:16 PMScotland expects? McTominay's understated World Cup
Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?
- BBC SportJun 20, 2026, 8:16 PMScotland expects: What is behind McTominay's understated World Cup?
Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?
- BBC FootballJun 20, 2026, 8:16 PMScotland expects: The story of McTominay's World Cup so far
Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?
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