Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour expressed deep sadness after a knee injury forced him out of the FIFA World Cup 2026, calling it the loss of a childhood dream just before the tournament. Gilmour, 24, sustained the injury during a friendly match against Curaçao and had to be withdrawn from the World Cup squad.
In an emotional Instagram post, Gilmour shared his struggle in accepting the setback of missing out on the significant tournament of his career. He thanked his supporters for their kind messages during this challenging time.
Gilmour’s absence is a significant setback for Scotland, as he played a crucial role in the team’s successful qualification campaign. The Napoli midfielder was expected to be a key player in head coach Steve Clarke’s plans for the upcoming 48-team World Cup.
Scotland’s football team confirmed that Gilmour would return to his club, SSC Napoli, for rehabilitation following the injury. The team expressed regret over Gilmour’s situation and wished him a speedy recovery. In Gilmour’s place, 19-year-old Tyler Fletcher, son of former Scotland captain Darren Fletcher, has been named as a replacement in the squad.
