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.
9. Malik Tillman - United States
The former Rangers loanee was named the Scottish Premiership young player of the year following his season long stay at Ibrox in 2022/23, but now plys his trade in the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen. One of the United States' most important players, he'll represent the host nation in Group D, where they'll face Paraguay, Australia and Turkiye. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Tete Yengi - Australia
The Livingston striker spent the second half of the campaign on loan to J1 League club Machida Zelvia, and has did enough to warrant a call up to the Socceroos squad for the World Cup. Drawn in Group D, they'll face the United States, Paraguay and Turkiye. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. Cedric Itten - Switzerland
A title winner with Rangers in 2021, the Swiss striker has won a place in his national team's squad for the tournament after scoring 14 league goals for Fortuna Dusseldorf in the German second tier. Switzerland will face Canada, Qatar and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
12. Jackson Irvine - Australia
The Australian captain will lead his side out at the World Cup, and the former Celtic and Hibs midfielder will hope to progress from Group D of the tournament, where they'll face the United States, Paraguay and Turkiye. | Getty Images for Soccer Australi Photo: Getty Images