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.
17. Alistair Johnston - Canada
The Celtic defender had a major impact on the Hoops after returning from a five month injury lay off, helping his side secure a fifth successive Scottish Premiership. He's been named in Canada's squad for the competition after proving his fitness, and they'll face Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
18. Auston Trusty - United States
A two time title winner with Celtic, the Philadelphia born defender has been named in the United States squad for World Cup. They'll face Paraguay, Australia and Turkiye in Group D of the tournament. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
19. Sebastian Tounekti - Tunisia
The Celtic winger will jet off the World Cup this summer with Tunisia, who face Netherlands, Japan and Sweden in Group F of the tournament. | AFP via Getty Images
20. Thelo Aasgaard - Norway
A surprise inclusion in the Norway squad, Aasgaard endured a disappointing debut season with Rangers after moving to Ibrox last summer, but has seemingly done enough to impress her international boss Stale Solbakken. Placed in Group I of the World Cup, they'll face France, Iraq and Senegal. | NTB/AFP via Getty Images