Scotland's 26‑man squad landed in the United States, greeted by the Tartan Army at Glasgow Airport, before heading to New Jersey for their final warm‑up against Bolivia. Captain Andy Robertson called his selection a “huge pinch‑yourself moment,” even though he expected to make Steve Clarke’s list. The defender will lift the team onto the pitch for the opening group game in Boston on June 14.

Robertson, Scotland’s second‑most‑capped outfield player behind Sir Kenny Dalglish, reflected on the journey from childhood street games to the world stage. He recalled posting in the squad’s group chat after the announcement, noting the rarity of a nation that has not qualified since 1998. The team’s roster features goalkeepers Craig Gordon, Angus Gunn and Liam Kelly, plus a mix of Premier League and European club talent.

Scotland open the World Cup against Haiti at Boston’s Gillette Stadium, then face Morocco and Brazil in a demanding group. Robertson admits he cannot picture himself on the pitch yet, preferring to live in the present. The squad’s cohesion, forged through shared setbacks, will be tested against three of football’s elite sides this summer.