Scottish FA Announces Gilmour Misses World Cup Due to Curacao Friendly Injury
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31 May 2026at10:42
The Scottish Football Association has announced that midfielder Billy Gilmour, who plays for Napoli, will miss the upcoming World Cup finals in the United States, Canada, and Mexico due to injury.
Gilmour's absence from the tournament follows an injury he sustained during Scotland's 4-1 friendly victory over Curacao, a match played as part of their preparations for the global event.
The Scottish FA released a statement saying: "We regret to announce that the knee injury sustained by Billy Gilmour during today's victory over Curacao will prevent him from participating in the World Cup."
Scotland is set to compete in Group C of the World Cup, alongside Morocco, Brazil, and Haiti.
Q&A
What happened to Billy Gilmour that prevents him from playing in the World Cup?
Billy Gilmour sustained a knee injury during Scotland's recent 4-1 friendly victory. This unfortunate incident has led to the Scottish Football Association announcing his withdrawal from the upcoming tournament.
How will Billy Gilmour's injury affect Scotland's World Cup prospects?
Billy Gilmour's injury means Scotland will be without a key midfielder for the World Cup finals. His absence creates a significant void in the squad as they prepare to compete in Group C against strong international teams.
When will Billy Gilmour's World Cup absence take effect?
Billy Gilmour's World Cup absence takes effect immediately following the Scottish FA's announcement. He will miss the entire upcoming tournament, which is scheduled to be held across three North American nations.
