Billy Gilmour is ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury. The Scotland midfielder describes the mental toll of missing a dream tournament, urging fans to support the team.

Scotland coach Steve Clarke has called up 19-year-old Manchester United midfielder Tyler Fletcher as a last-minute injury replacement for the 2026 World Cup, after Billy Gilmour suffered a knee injury. Fletcher, with less than 20 minutes of Premier League play this season, leapfrogged more experienced standby players.

Scotland's World Cup prep hit as Gilmour out with knee injury. Clarke calls up Man Utd teenager as replacement, mixing concern and opportunity.

Billy Gilmour is ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after a knee injury in Scotland's friendly win over Curacao. Tyler Fletcher made his senior debut as a half-time substitute, potentially replacing the Napoli midfielder.