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Scotland's Gilmour Ruled Out of World Cup with Knee Injury
The Napoli midfielder was taken for a scan after a first-half knee injury, and Steve Clarke said he is worried about the World Cup.
- Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour was ruled out of the 2026 World Cup on Saturday after sustaining a knee injury during the nation's 4-1 friendly victory over Curacao at Hampden Park.
- The 24-year-old fell to the turf unchallenged during the first half and was substituted immediately; a post-match scan confirmed the extent of his knee injury.
- Goals from Lawrence Shankland, Ryan Christie, and Findlay Curtis secured the 4-1 win, while Scotland manager Steve Clarke said he was "devastated" for Gilmour, calling the timing "so, so cruel."
- Clarke is considering squad adjustments, with 19-year-old Tyler Fletcher and standby options Connor Barron, Andy Irving, and Lennon Miller available for potential call-ups before departure.
- While Gilmour returns to SSC Napoli to commence rehabilitation, Scotland travels to the United States for their Group C World Cup opener against Haiti on June 13, 2026.
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Western Morning NewsScotland star ruled out of World Cup as heartbreaking injury blow confirmed
Scotland will have to make a change to the World Cup squad Steve Clarke named after one of their players sustained a knee injury in the friendly against Curacao
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