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Scott McTominay fit for Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:19 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Scott McTominay fit for Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti

Summary

Scott McTominay has been declared fit for Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti, as confirmed by manager Steve Clarke. McTominay had faced uncertainty due to illness but returned to full training, easing concerns within the camp. This marks Scotland's first World Cup appearance since 1998, with McTominay emerging as a key player following his significant contributions during qualification. Clarke emphasized the importance of team unity as Scotland prepares to face a potentially dangerous Haitian squad.

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•McTominay trained fully and is available for selection.
•Scotland's first World Cup match since 1998 is against Haiti.
•Manager Clarke highlights squad unity as essential for success.
•Haiti's attacking players could pose challenges for Scotland.

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7:19 AMYahoo Sports — Scott McTominay Declared Fit for Scotland's World Cup Opener as Clarke Receives Major Boost

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Scotland have been handed a significant boost ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener against Haiti after Steve Clarke confirmed Scott McTominay is fit and available for selection. Concerns emerged earlier this week when the Napoli midfielder was struck by illness and travelled separately from his Scotland team-mates to Boston in an effort to prevent…
— Yahoo Sports

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