Scott McKenna is back on the training pitch with the Scotland squad, putting himself in contention for Friday’s World Cup Group C match against Morocco. The 29-year-old centre-back missed Scotland’s opening fixture against Haiti due to a calf issue, and his return gives head coach Steve Clarke a welcome defensive option heading into what looks like a pivotal second group game.
The match is scheduled for June 19, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. For Scotland, it represents the next step in a tournament appearance that has been 28 years in the making.
What the injury meant and why the return matters
McKenna’s calf problem kept him out of training sessions on June 10 and 11, and the team confirmed he would not be available for the Haiti game.
The Dinamo Zagreb defender has earned over 39 caps for Scotland since making his international debut in 2018. That kind of experience doesn’t sit on the bench quietly, especially in a group that also features Brazil.
