Scott McTominay arrives at the 2026 World Cup with 72 caps, 15 goals and two assists, but numbers hide his knack for big moments. He scored the winner against Israel in 2021, netted a brace to eliminate Spain at Hampden and helped Scotland beat Denmark. Expectations alongside John McGinn are enormous as the Tartan Army hopes he can turn games and disrupts set‑pieces regularly.

Against Haiti McTominay posted a 93% pass completion rate, the second‑best of the starting eleven, and covered over 12km, the most of any player on the pitch. He registered two shots on target, one more than against Denmark. Versus Morocco his completion fell to 89%, still third‑highest, and he logged 12.4km, only Lewis Ferguson ran farther, showing stamina in Boston heat.

Pat Nevin reminded fans McTominay is not a ball‑playing midfielder like Billy Gilmour; his strength lies in work rate and late‑box runs. Leanne Crichton praised his bravery when Scotland showed composure, while the late introduction of Kenny McLean freed Lewis Ferguson to roam, indirectly amplifying McTominay’s impact. Scotland’s 1‑0 win over Haiti and resilient draw with Morocco underscore his growing influence.