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.
21. Yang Hyun-jun - South Korea
A positive season for Celtic saw him rewarded with a new contract at Parkhead last week, alongside a call up to the South Korea World Cup squad. Drawn in Group A, they'll face co-hosts Mexico, South Africa and Czechia. | AFP via Getty Images
22. Hyeongyu Oh - South Korea
Alongside Yang will be former Celtic teammate Oh. Currently playing in the Turkish top flight for Besiktas, the imposing striker will face co-host Mexico, South Africa and Czechia in Group A of the World Cup. | Getty Images
23. Carl Starfelt - Sweden
Now playing for Celta Vigo in La Liga, the defender is one of three names in the Sweden squad that hold links to Celtic. Graham Potter's side face a tough test at the World Cup after being drawn against the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia in Group F. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
24. Gustaf Lagerbielke - Sweden
The centre-back struggled during his time at Celtic and was allowed to join Braga last summer. A strong season in Portugal earned him a recall to the Sweden squad earlier this season, and he's been named in the squad for the World Cup. They'll face the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia in Group F of the tournament. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images