Hampden Park will be the stage on Thursday as Scotland faces Greece in a pivotal FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier, with both countries eager to gain the upper hand in a fiercely contested Group C.
Steve Clarke’s side enter this clash in second place with four points, narrowly ahead of Greece’s three.
Scotland vs Greece – Predicted lineup and team news
Scotland Team News
Clarke has received a boost with the return of defensive stalwarts Kieran Tierney and Anthony Ralston, both of whom have shaken off recent injuries. Their presence adds valuable options at the back for Scotland.
Seasoned goalkeeper Craig Gordon is back in the fold at 42, stepping in for Zander Clark despite limited club action lately. Gordon’s vast experience comes at a crucial time, given his last national appearance was the Nations League play-off defeat to Greece earlier this year.
There’s relief for supporters as captain Andy Robertson has brushed off a knock sustained during Liverpool’s recent game against Chelsea. While Robertson is eager to contribute, Clarke is likely to manage his time carefully due to his lighter club itinerary this season.
Midfielder John McGinn is poised for a landmark moment, preparing to collect his 80th cap and cement his status among Scotland’s most capped players. Conversely, in-form Oliver Burke misses out despite his scoring exploits in Germany with Union Berlin. Forward options remain something of a concern with injuries impacting selection.
Scotland’s home record continues to inspire confidence—the Tartan Army are unbeaten in their last 11 World Cup qualifiers on home turf, claiming eight wins and three draws, a run only blemished by a previous play-off defeat to Ukraine.
Scotland Predicted Lineup
Possible Scotland starting xi: Gunn; Ralston, Souttar, McKenna, Robertson; McGinn, Gilmour, Ferguson; McTominay; Doak, Adams
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 7:45pm BST on Thursday, 9th October.
How to Watch Scotland vs Greece?
For UK viewers, the fixture will be broadcast live on BBC Two, BBC Scotland, and BBC iPlayer.
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