Scotland v Curacao LIVE: Team news with new Rangers signing Lawrence Shankland pushing for start in World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly

Scotland's preparations for the World Cup intensify with a fixture against Curacao
Scotland’s preparations for the World Cup intensify with a fixture against Curacao (Getty)

Curacao early team news

Livano Comenencia and Kenji Gorre are nursing knocks for Curacao and may not be risked.

The Bacuna brothers should start – Leandro is the captain of the side, while Juninho is back in the city where he spent a short spell with Rangers.

Mike Jones30 May 2026 11:30

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on BBC One Scotland, with coverage from 12.30pm BST.

A live stream will be available via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website.

Mike Jones30 May 2026 11:24

When is Scotland vs Curacao?

Scotland vs Curacao is due to kick off at 1pm BST on Saturday 30 May at Hampden Park in Glasgow.

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Mike Jones30 May 2026 11:18

Scotland vs Curacao

Scotland and Curacao’s preparations for the World Cup intensify as the two sides meet in a pre-tournament friendly at Hampden Park.

Germany, the Ivory Coast and Ecuador are their Group E opponents come the tournament proper and they will hope for a strong showing in their first meeting with Scotland.

Mike Jones30 May 2026 11:12

Scotland team news vs Curacao

Grant Hanley is nursing a knee injury, but the centre-back is in line to feature after resuming training.

While veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon, 43, recovering from a shoulder injury way back in March, is in contention.

New Rangers signing Lawrence Shankland could start after leaving Hearts. While Scott McTominay, John McGinn, and captain Andy Robertson could also play a role.

Jack Rathborn30 May 2026 11:06

Scotland v Curacao

Good morning and welcome to the Independent’s live coverage of Scotland v Curacao in a World Cup 2026 warm-up friendly.

Steve Clarke’s side are looking for some form and confidence against the islanders before taking on Bolivia in the countdown to their Group C opener against Haiti in Boston.

New Rangers signing Lawrence Shankland, having left Hearts after their Scottish Premiership heartbreak against Celtic, is in form and pushing for a start at Hampden Park. We’ll have team news and build-up ahead of the 1pm kick-off.

Jack Rathborn30 May 2026 10:08
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