Scotland beat 10-man Curaçao but injury puts Billy Gilmour out of finals
Scotland secured a 2-1 victory against 10-man Curaçao in a friendly match. However, the win was overshadowed by the injury of Billy Gilmour, who has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a knee issue. This match served as a warm-up before Scotland's first World Cup appearance in 28 years, raising hopes among fans despite the injury setback.
- ▪Scotland defeated Curaçao 2-1 in a friendly match.
- ▪Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a knee injury.
- ▪Scotland's victory was achieved against a team that played with 10 men for more than half the match.
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Scotland’s Lawrence Shankland makes it 2-1 in their friendly against Curaçao. Photograph: Alan Rennie/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenScotland’s Lawrence Shankland makes it 2-1 in their friendly against Curaçao. Photograph: Alan Rennie/ShutterstockFriendliesScotland beat 10-man Curaçao but injury puts Billy Gilmour out of World CupEwan Murray at Hampden ParkSat 30 May 2026 15.23 EDTFirst published on Sat 30 May 2026 10.26 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIn the early stages, Scotland looked to be opting for something different. That is, heading to a major tournament while completely unburdened by expectation. Little Curaçao were embarrassing Steve Clarke and his team.
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