Scottish Premiership players draw attention during World Cup competition
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
During the ongoing World Cup, more than 20 players from the Scottish Premiership are competing, with several making notable impacts. Celtic's Alistair Johnston has played every minute for Canada, while Nicolas Raskin helped Belgium in a comeback win over Senegal. Motherwell's Elijah Just scored three goals for New Zealand. Interest in these players is rising, with potential bids expected for Raskin and Daizen Maeda, among others. The success of these players at the tournament may influence their club futures and valuations.
- •Over 20 Scottish Premiership players featured in the World Cup.
- •Alistair Johnston played every minute for Canada's national team.
- •Nicolas Raskin contributed to Belgium's comeback win against Senegal.
- •Elijah Just scored three goals for New Zealand, raising interest in his future.
- •Celtic may receive bids for Daizen Maeda and others this summer.
- 5:01 PMBBC Football — The growing appeal of Scottish Premiership talent
"BBC Scotland looks at the reasons why Scottish top-flight players could be becoming more attractive propositions.
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