Scott McTominay Selected for Scotland’s World Cup Squad

The 2026 World Cup is drawing near, and former Manchester United players remain prominent in international squads as countries finalize their preparations for the tournament in North America.

Several ex-United stars have already been confirmed for the event, showcasing the club’s academy on the world stage once again.

Now another familiar face from Old Trafford has secured a spot in a squad aiming for historical success.

Scott McTominay earns Scotland call-up

Scotland national football team manager Steve Clarke has included Scott McTominay in his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as announced on their website.

The Scots will finalize their preparations with a home-based camp at Lesser Hampden before traveling to the United States for a training base in Florida, followed by a warm-up match against the Bolivia national football team.

Scotland will then settle in Charlotte, North Carolina, ahead of Group C fixtures against Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil.

For Scott McTominay, this will mark his first World Cup appearance, a significant achievement after an impressive season away from Manchester United.

The midfielder joined United’s academy at the age of five in 2002 and spent over two decades associated with the club before moving to Napoli in August 2024.

He made 255 senior appearances for United, scoring 29 goals and becoming a standout graduate from the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.

Since relocating to Italy, McTominay has elevated his performance, quickly becoming one of Napoli’s leading players.

This season, the 28-year-old made 43 appearances, netting 14 goals and providing four assists from midfield.

His impact in Naples has been remarkable, with supporters creating a shrine in his honor following the title win.

McTominay’s accomplishments were formally acknowledged as he was named Serie A MVP in his debut season.

His exceptional form has garnered global recognition, leading to a nomination for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

In Naples, comparisons to legendary figures have increased significantly.

Diego Maradona Jr summed up McTominay’s popularity by saying: “If my father was God at Napoli, then McTominay is Jesus.”

As Scotland readies for one of their most challenging World Cup groups in recent years, McTominay enters the tournament as one of their key players and among the top former Manchester United stars in the world.