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.

Curaçao, with just 156,000 residents, becomes the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup. They face Germany in the group stage, and 78-year-old coach Dick Advocaat will make history as the oldest coach in the tournament.

Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan will debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The expanded 48-team format opens doors for these nations.

Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their debuts in the expanded 48-team tournament.