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Steve Clarke names Scotland squad for friendlies ahead of World Cup

The Tartan Army will be back at Hampden at the end of the month for a friendly against Japan

Steve Clarke has named his Scotland squad for friendly matches before the World Cup campaign.

The Tartan Army will be back at Hampden at the end of the month for a friendly against Japan in anticipation of the tournament in North America this summer.

Scotland will then travel to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, home to Premier League side Everton, on March 31 for a game against Ivory Coast.

The Scotland manager has handed a call-up to 19-year-old Findlay Curtis, on loan at Kilmarnock from Rangers.

New additions to the squad also include Falkirk keeper Scott Bain and Sparta Prague midfielder Andy Irving.

Clarke’s side kick off their World Cup campaign against Haiti on June 14 before facing Morocco on June 19, with both matches held in Boston.

Scotland then face off against Brazil on June 24 in Miami.

Clarke has a number of decisions to make for the squad, with players such as Hearts forward Lawrence Shankland and Brentford right-back Aaron Hickey out with injury.

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Last updated Mar 16th, 2026 at 14:45

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