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McTominay misses final Scotland training session ahead of World Cup opener against Haiti

Scott McTominay sat out Scotland's last training session before their World Cup 2026 opener against Haiti on Sunday, raising doubts over the Napoli midfielder's availability for the Group A fixture.

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McTominay misses final Scotland training session ahead of World Cup opener against Haiti
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Scott McTominay missed Scotland’s final training session ahead of their World Cup 2026 Group A opener against Haiti on Sunday, casting doubt over whether the Napoli midfielder will be fit to feature from the start.

The former Manchester United man has been one of Scotland’s most influential players in recent years, and his potential absence would be a significant blow to Steve Clarke’s side as they prepare for their first World Cup appearance since 1998.

No official update on the nature or severity of McTominay’s complaint has been provided by the Scottish Football Association at the time of writing. His participation in the match remains uncertain, with coaching staff likely to assess him in the hours before kick-off.

McTominay, 28, has been in outstanding club form since his move to Napoli, where he played a key role in the Italian side’s Serie A title win in the 2024-25 season. That form made him one of Scotland’s most important players heading into the tournament, and his fitness will be closely monitored by Clarke and his medical team.

Scotland face Haiti in their opening fixture, with the result carrying considerable weight as both sides look to make a positive start in what is expected to be a competitive group.

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