Scotland will look to jet off to the World Cup in North America with a win in their tournament send-off game against Curacao at Hampden Park this Saturday afternoon (kick-off: 1pm).
Steve Clarke’s men will take in their final pre-tournament test on home soil by welcoming Dick Advocaat’s side, before the squad flies to Charlotte, North Carolina, to get their World Cup training camp underway.
Set to face Haiti, Morocco and Brazil in Group C of the tournament, the national team are also scheduled to face Bolivia in New Jersey next month as part of their preparations for the World Cup. Their opponents, Curacao, are also heading to the tournament for the first time in their history. Drawn in Group E, they’ll face Germany, Ivory Coast and Ecuador.
Ahead of the game at Hampden Park, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
5. Ross Stewart - Scotland - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
The Southampton striker hasn't played for Scotland since 2022, but earned an international recall after an impressive run of form in the second half of the season. Could be handed a first start at Hampden as he looks to stake his claim ahead of the World Cup. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Juninho Bacuna - Curacao - AVAILABLE
The former Rangers midfielder will make his first appearance back in Scotland since his short stint at Ibrox back in the 2022/23 season for his home nation. | Getty Images
7. Nathan Patterson - Scotland - NEEDS MINUTES
The full-back has played just one minute of football for Everton in the last two months, and desperately requires minutes as he looks to build match fitness ahead of the World Cup. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Ben Gannon-Doak - Scotland - NEEDS MINUTES
The pacey winger hasn't started a game since tearing his hamstring in the 4-2 win over Denmark back in November, but has made sporadic appearances for AFC Bournemouth in the last six weeks. Another who needs minutes in legs before the tournament gets underway, he could be handed his first start in six months at Hampden this weekend. | AFP via Getty Images