It is coming! World Cup 2026

[pettigrewsstylist]

Ill be watching WC 26. Wont be watching Scotland. Will be  embarrassed watching world cringe at Clarkes anti football tho.

[Deso1972]

They can ram it up their collective choruses. Probably just be full of the likes of Hanley, Dykes, Ralston and the other numpties hanging out of Clarkes arse.

[vintage1874]

After the goings on over last couple of weeks will not be watching any Scotland games. Might watch some of the knock out games later if the kick off times are decent. 

[sprinbox98]

Hope shanks scores a couple and comes out of it in a good light and Craig Gordon at least gets selected for the squad today so he can fulfil a life long dream. 
 

On the flip side I hope Scotland get humiliated in every game, Clarke plays his usual tripe of negative football with his loyal players who got him there.

 

i also hope that the whole World Cup is a total mess in the USA with half empty stadiums, transport issues, costs being continually highlighted for the greedy Americans that have shot their prices up. The way they have shafted the fans for this is completely unfair and I hope Karma bites them on the backside.

[Luscious Laryea]

Been a loyal Scotland supporter for years and I'll continue to support the team.

 

However, really begrudge lining the SFA coffers after the blatant corruption and favouritism over this season.

 

I'll be giving the Curacao game at Hampden a miss and I'll be buying myself and my kid a Scotland top off one of those dodgy Chinese websites (the authentic one is a rip-off anyway). The thought of funding their gravy train while they laugh at us with their Celtic mates makes me feel sick.

[heartandsoul]

Hope they get humiliated.

[AC Mallin_51]

Not gonna lie I couldn’t care less about the World Cup, perhaps the least interested I’ve ever been. Will watch the Scotland games, hope they do well obviously, won’t particularly bother me much if they don’t. 
 

48 teams is too much, the full thing is a bit of a farce. Trump will no doubt make it about himself too. 
 

Roll on July 21st so we can get back to Tynecastle for the CL qualifiers. That’s all I’m arsed for 

[upgotheheads]

7 hours ago, martoon said:

The SFA, and the cheats within, can shove it.

 

I hope their football team gets pumped x3.

 

7 hours ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said:

Nope

 

6 hours ago, Canscot said:

^^^ This. Doubt I will watch a game. The whole thing is a charade. 

 

6 hours ago, Heartofhearts said:

Yes,I am feeling a bit meh about it too.

Recent events have left a nasty taste in the mouth. 

 

5 hours ago, Jocam2325 said:

I could not be less interested in this tournament.  Where its being held and match times being 2 factors, if Shankland plays I hope as an individual he does well but I'd actually rather he didn't. 

 

5 hours ago, poultry said:

Couldn't give a tiny rats ass about to be honest.

 

5 hours ago, Forza Cuore said:

SFA can ram it. Hope they are humiliated.

 

4 hours ago, Chairman of the Bored said:

**** FIFA, **** Scotland, **** the Tartan Army and **** the SFA. 

 

4 hours ago, Sherbet said:

Dont give a ****

 

4 hours ago, dannymack said:

 

No. 

 

 

3 hours ago, King of the North said:

I can not and will never again support a team with Scottish Football Association on their chest. 

 

**** Scotland. **** the World Cup and **** Steve Clarke. 

 

 

 

3 hours ago, stuart500 said:

Finding it hard to even think about. Mentally drained and sickened by this corrupt regime.

 

More interested in any Hearts transfer news than any Scotland result.

 

3 hours ago, sac said:

FTSFA & the GFA. Only Hearts.

 

 

I haven't given a flying **** about the World Cup since I watched Infantino giving that 'award' to Trump.

[invernessjt]

1 hour ago, Sooperstar said:

I'll be going and I'll be supporting Scotland.

At last, a grown-up on the forum.

[GrantMac]

Cheer on the most corrupt footballing organisation in Europe who actively scuppered my club's title chances? No thanks, they can rot.

[MrBones]

Im going, but i've lost all enthusiasm for it after the weekends events

[Pasquale for King]

**** the SFA, **** FIFA, **** Trump and this disgustingly overpriced disaster for the environment. 

[Boab Mugabe]

Hope all SFA emoloyees are denied entry to the US and are treated terribly before being sent back.

[hmfc1984]

8 hours ago, Heartofhearts said:

Time to look ahead a few weeks. 

Manager Steve Clarke will announce the 26 man squad for WC26 at 11am on Tuesday 19 May 2026. 

Really hope CG and LS make the final cut. 

 

BBC Sport has announced it's large team of presenters and commentators.  Surprised by how many BBC Scotland pundits are included, including Tom English, Liam McLeod and Chris McLaughlin

 

Is anyone excited for this? 

Not really.  Not because of Saturday but continuous oversights of Hearts players. 

[deejtee]

40 minutes ago, upgotheheads said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I haven't given a flying **** about the World Cup since I watched Infantino giving that 'award' to Trump.

That was nauseating.

The events of the last fortnight and the general mediocrity of the Scotland team means my enthusiasm has dipped to a pretty low level. More concerned that England don't do too well

[dannymack]

22 minutes ago, invernessjt said:

At last, a grown-up on the forum.

Members  were asked a question, they've answered and yet you chose to question their maturity, including mine simply because you dont agree with the responses.

 

Cant wait to tell the many friends and colleagues i know that are going over they are mature imbeciles. 

[SighthillJambo89]

Hope Scotland get pumped and embarrassed in every single game

[hmfc1984]

Just now, SighthillJambo89 said:

Hope Scotland get pumped and embarrassed in every single game

I certainly don't hope that happens but my interest will be minimal. 

[Morgan]

Excited?

 

F****** that'll be right.

[Morgan]

36 minutes ago, invernessjt said:

At last, a grown-up on the forum.

Opinions eh?

 

They make the world go round.

[dannymack]

12 minutes ago, hmfc1984 said:

Not really.  Not because of Saturday but continuous oversights of Hearts players. 

 

One of the main reasons why I turned my back on the National team after 1990 WC. 

 

A few seasons later, Craig Levein, John Robertson, Nicky Walker and Alan MacLaren all played in the same team against Germany in think (or maybe Italy) and even then I couldn't bring myself to go through to Ibrox. 

 

[heartsfc_fan]

Struggling to be motivated for this

[gnasher75]

With Hanley potentially injured, it's even more galling for Halkett that he got injured when he did. Clarke probably still wouldn't have selected him though.

 

By the time it comes round I will be really up for it. This is the Scotland national team playing at their first World Cup since 1998. 

[heartsfc_fan]

Gordon and Shankland picked

[El Prez]

[Mikey1874]

Well done Craig 

[selkirkhmfc1874]

**** the world Cup, honestly no interest in anything the sfa have anything to do with other than Heart Of Midlothian, cheating corrupt barstewards 

[Mirror]

Both Gordon and Shankland should start vs Haiti

[meister]

If fit Gordon has to start as that defence gives me the fear.

 

Well played Shanks and Gordon, thoroughly deserved.
 

Fair play taking a punt on Curtis.

 

[davemclaren]

5 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said:

Well done Craig 

Indeed.   

[RustyRightPeg]

Deserved for our lads. Still doesn’t peak my interest however. 

[Hømme]

Congratulations to Craig and Lawrence. What an achievement.

[boag1874]

Some people really need to separate the SFA and the Scotland National Team. They are not one and the same, the SFA may be the governing body but the team represent the country, not the governing body.

[Jamboross]

Ross Stewart is a surprise, but very deserved, inclusion. 

 

Will be supporting the players, particularly our two, regardless of my feelings towards the SFA. 

[Morgan]

Many congratulations to Shanks and Craig.

 

❤️❤️

[Phil D. Corners]

Just now, boag1874 said:

Some people really need to separate the SFA and the Scotland National Team. They are not one and the same, the SFA may be the governing body but the team represent the country, not the governing body.

and separate the SPFL. 
 

I’m still flat after everything that’s happened in the last weeks. But I hope when the World Cup starts I’ll look forward to watching football again. ♥️
 

 

[VALDOS']

This will be a welcome distraction once it comes around, overall I'm looking forward to it, love a world cup.

As I always say, nothing will compare to Italia 90, but if it's as good as the last world cup that will do nicely. 

[Tiger]

No Milne is ridiculous, and Findlay is miles ahead of most of that defence.

[Bordeaux 03]

Goals this season according to Transfermarkt

 

Shankland: 20

Stewart: 11

Adams: 7

Dykes: 5

[Shooter McGavin]

Hope we get humilated, and Shankland comes back fit and ready for next season.

[El Prez]

Just now, Bordeaux 03 said:

Goals this season according to Transfermarkt

 

Shankland: 20

Stewart: 11

Adams: 7

Dykes: 5

Ranked in order of Clarke's preference:

 

Adams

Dykes

Stewart *

Shankland 

Hirst.

 

*Scores goals in the Championship. Which will instantly elevate him over Scotland's most prolific all-round striker.

 

 

[Byyy The Light]

Hope Shankland two foots Tierney in training and when Ralston sticks up for him Shankland knocks him clean out and gets sent home.

 

 

 

 

[Perrykitch]

no interest sorry

[Hearts1975]

Can't believe I'm saying this, as prior to the last 2 weeks, there is no way I would have ever contemplated not supporting my country in a major tournament. No way in hell. 

Yet, here we are.

The feeling is gone. We go into it and I just couldn't care less. After the Denmark game, I was on cloud 9. 

Just dont give a shit anymore. 

 

 

[Mikey1874]

Bowie is unlucky.

 

Interesting the two guys who went to Italy who at time were in the squad ignored. Lennon Miller not playing hurt him.

[meister]

2 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said:

Bowie is unlucky.

 

Interesting the two guys who went to Italy who at time were in the squad ignored. Lennon Miller not playing hurt him.

Think taking Ross Stewart is probably the reason Bowie missed out. Think it’s the right choice as well.

Bowie will be in future squads I’ve no doubt.

[Luscious Laryea]

35 minutes ago, meister said:

If fit Gordon has to start as that defence gives me the fear.

 

Well played Shanks and Gordon, thoroughly deserved.
 

Fair play taking a punt on Curtis.

 

Curtis fully deserves the call-up and a good chance of getting some game time.

 

There's no pace in the squad other than an injury-prone Gannon-Doak so need another option.

[Mikey1874]

26 minutes ago, Bordeaux 03 said:

Goals this season according to Transfermarkt

 

Shankland: 20

Stewart: 11

Adams: 7

Dykes: 5

 

McBurnie 17

[manaliveits105]

There is a togetherness in the squad which is important at tournaments - a bit like Hearts they don’t give up and play for each other - don’t think Hanley will get much time but can see why he wants to keep a happy squad.

Unfortunately pure class will usually over come a plucky side but we can hope for 3 or 4 points 

[Victorian]

Delighted for our players.