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Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Saturday's World Cup warm-up fixtures, including USA vs Germany.Jun 5, 18:00
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's international friendly between Bolivia and Scotland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 4, 18:00
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Sports Mole previews Group C of the 2026 World Cup, including predictions for Brazil, Morocco, Scotland and Haiti.Jun 3, 12:16
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Scotland World Cup squad numbers announced as Manchester United's Tyler Fletcher handed surprise shirt
Scotland announce their squad numbers for the upcoming World Cup with Manchester United's Tyler Fletcher being handed a surprise choice.Jun 2, 20:10
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Scotland World Cup squad: Manchester United starlet named as Billy Gilmour replacement
Scotland confirm the addition of a Manchester United starlet to their World Cup after Billy Gilmour's heartbreaking knee injury against Curacao on Saturday.May 31, 11:31
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Sports Mole allows you to pick your best XI of Scotland legends ahead of the 2026 World Cup.May 29, 12:18
Preview:Scotland vs Curacao - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Scotland and Curacao, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 28, 18:00
Scotland name World Cup squad, Steve Clarke reveals 'five difficult conversations' were had with Tartan Army absentees
Scotland announce their squad for the 2026 World Cup, with manager Steve Clarke admitting that he had "five difficult conversations" with players who he has left out of the 26-strong group.May 19, 13:07
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Scotland World Cup 2026 squad: Full list, predicted lineup, depth chart, latest news
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the Scotland squad for the 2026 World Cup, including the full list of players, predicted XI, depth charts and latest news.May 19, 11:37
Scotland handed World Cup injury blow as attacker 'ruled out' of Steve Clarke's plans
Scotland have reportedly been dealt a major World Cup injury blow with one of their attackers being ruled out of the tournament which starts next month.May 17, 10:47
2026 World Cup: When will Scotland's squad for this summer's tournament be announced?
Sports Mole looks at when Scotland will name their squad for the 2026 World Cup, as the national side bid to advance past the group stage for the first time in their history.May 13, 14:55
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World Cup 2026 injury list and return dates: Hugo Ekitike, Rodrygo, Xavi Simons
Sports Mole provides a comprehensive list of all the notable injured and doubtful players for the 2026 World Cup.May 6, 13:43
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World Cup 2026 TV schedule: Where to watch every game in the UK on BBC, ITV
Sports Mole provides a full World Cup 2026 TV schedule, showing you where to watch every game in the UK.Apr 27, 14:46
Preview:Scotland vs Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Scotland and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 29, 15:21
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Preview:England vs Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
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Scotland vs. Japan team news: Steve Clarke names starting lineup for Hampden Park friendly
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Scotland vs. Japan: Steve Clarke's side bidding to end all-time streak in Hampden Park friendly
Scotland will be bidding to end an all-time streak when they square off against Japan in an international friendly at Hampden Park on Saturday evening.Mar 27, 14:59
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Preview:Scotland vs Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
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2026-27 Nations League draw revealed as England, Wales discover daunting League A groups
England discover their opponents for the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League campaign, which will immediately succeed World Cup glory or World Cup misery.Feb 12, 17:55
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