Scotland’s long-awaited return to the World Cup is now little under two weeks away as fans count down until their June 13 opener against Haiti in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
The largest World Cup in history, this summer’s tournament will feature 48 teams competing across 16 cities in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, and is the first to be co-hosted by three nations.
With anticipation growing by the day, we take a look at which players you may recognise at the tournament as we list the 28 current or former Scottish Premiership stars set to take part for their respective nations.*
Here is a full list of all 25 current or former Scottish Premiership players heading to the 2026 World Cup this summer:
*Not including Scotland national team players.
1. Nikola Katic - Bosnia and Herzegovina
The former Rangers centre-back has enjoyed a dream last few weeks, winning the 2. Bundesliga with current club Schalke and being named in his country's squad for the World Cup. They will face Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B of the tournament. | AFP via Getty Images
2. Cammy Devlin - Australia
The Hearts midfielder, out of contract this summer at Tynecastle, is heading to the World Cup after being named in Australia's squad for the tournament. The Socceroos will face United States, Paraguay and Turkiye in Group D. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Nico Raskin - Belgium
The Rangers midfielder has been confirmed in the Red Devils' squad for the tournament. Drawn in Group G, they will face Egypt, Iran and New Zealand. | Getty Images
4. Kristoffer Ajer - Norway
The former Celtic title winner narrowly missed out on European football with Brentford on the final day, but can console himself by looking forward to the World Cup this summer. He's in the Norway squad for the tournament, who were drawn in Group I alongside France, Iraq and Senegal. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images