Steve Clarke to Name 26 Scotland World Cup Fixtures Picks Tuesday

Steve Clarke will name Scotland world cup fixtures on Tuesday, and only 26 players will make the cut. After Scotland's 28-year absence from the biggest stage, every place in the squad has become a real decision, not a formality.

Clarke Faces Tight Calls

The Scotland head coach is set to settle the main selection question in one announcement. Supporters have learned to expect fierce loyalty and little change during his near seven-year reign, but this squad carries more pressure because so many players are pushing for limited places.

Ross Stewart has strengthened his case with five goals in his last 10 matches in 2026. The 29-year-old Southampton forward has only two Scotland caps and last played for the national team in 2022, so his route back into the setup would be a major shift.

McBurnie And Conway Pressure

Oli McBurnie is another forward in the frame after scoring 18 goals in 41 appearances for Hull City this season. The 29-year-old has already asked Clarke for the reasons behind his absence from the international set-up, and his recent form gives him a direct argument for inclusion.

Tommy Conway enters the decision with a setback hanging over him. The 22-year-old Middlesbrough forward limped off in tears 73 minutes into his side's defeat to Southampton last Tuesday, and there is wide belief he will miss out because of the injury.

Kilmarnock And Craig Gordon

Findlay Curtis has also forced his way into the conversation by scoring four times in Kilmarnock's five post-split matches. That run gives Clarke another in-form option as he trims the group down to 26.

Craig Gordon remains part of the wider picture as Scotland close in on the tournament squad. The goalkeeper's presence underlines how final the call now is, with Tuesday set to decide which names travel and which are left out.