Scotland’s manager Steve Clarke said he has virtually finalised his World Cup squad, but two spots remain undecided. The 62‑year‑old will announce a 55-man preliminary list, then trim it to a 26-player contingent that departs for Fort Lauderdale ahead of the June 14 opener against Haiti as the nation eyes its first finals appearance in nearly three decades.

Key figures such as captain Andy Robertson, Scott McTominay, John McGinn, Billy Gilmour and Kenny McLean are all expected to travel. Uncertainty centres on the goalkeeper role: Angus Gunn, who started all three Euro 2024 games, has logged just 45 minutes for Nottingham Forest, while Craig Gordon’s minutes at Hearts are limited by injury and Alexander Schwolow offers little recent form. Clarke must weigh experience against match sharpness.

Clarke made the comments while receiving the Special Merit award at the PFA Scotland ceremony, joining legends like Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Kenny Dalglish. Qualifying for the first World Cup since 1998 ends a 28‑year drought, and the selection puzzle will be solved before the squad assembles in the United States, cementing the final roster and give Scotland the best chance to progress.