Billy Gilmour Out of World Cup, Fletcher in
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- Billy Gilmour suffered a knee injury in Scotland's 4‑1 friendly win over Curacao, ruling him out of the World Cup.
- Steve Clarke said he was “100% worried” about Gilmour after the tackle and confirmed the midfielder would not travel to the United States for the tournament.
- Tyler Fletcher, a 19‑year‑old Manchester United midfielder and son of former Scotland captain Darren, made his debut as a half‑time substitute and is being considered as a possible replacement for Gilmour.
- Scott McTominay posted on Instagram that he was devastated for Gilmour, calling football “a cruel game” and urging him to keep his head up.
Why it matters: Scotland loses a key creative midfielder for the tournament, while Fletcher gains a World Cup debut opportunity, giving the team a fresh midfield option in the upcoming matches against Haiti, Morocco and Brazil.
