Scotland have what it takes to make history
Carlo Ancelotti, the first foreigner to take charge of Brazil, needs to get the best out of players such as Neymar and Vinícius Júnior. Photograph: Mauro Pimentel/AFP via Getty ImagesBrazil, under their first foreign manager, must hit the ground running against Morocco to avoid the Netherlands in the round of 32, France in a quarter-final and Spain in the semis.
It will be fascinating to see how Ancelotti makes use of Endrick and Neymar as the tournament evolves. : Vinícius Júnior. Despite Real Madrid’s woeful attempt to dovetail Vini and Kylian Mbappé – the two best left-wingers in the world – the 25-year-old knows that the truly great Brazilian footballers only create lasting legacies at World Cups.
World Cup Group A guide: Mexico must finish top to set up last-16 game against EnglandLucas Paqueta of Brazil in action against Morocco's Achraf Hakimi during a friendly between the countries in Tangier three years ago. Morocco won 2-1. Photograph: Jalal Morchidi/EPAThe Altas Lions attack is heavily reliant on Brahim Díaz and Achraf Hakimi down the right, with an emphasis on crossing that will require a better return from strikers Ayoub El Kaabi and Youssef En-Nesyri. : Achraf Hakimi.
The two-time Champions League winner with PSG, whose panenka knocked Spain out of the last World Cup, is awaiting trial for a rape allegation dating back to 2023. Scott McTominay has become a crucial influence for Scotland since finding success at Napoli. Photograph: Jorge Geurrero/AFP via Getty ImagesBilly Gilmour’s knee injury is a blow, but Scotland should reach the round of 32.
Thought they are traditionally also-rans at major tournaments, the spread of quality from the Tottenham-bound Andy Robertson to Aston Villa’s John McGinn should see them escape the group of death. : Scott McTominay. Quickly attained legendary status in Napoli after his career at Manchester United ran aground, his risky move to Serie A paying off with a scudetto and being named Italian football’s player of the year in 2025.
Woodensky Pierre is a defensive midfielder who plays his club football for Haitian side Violette AC. Photograph: Vaughn Ridley/Getty ImagesA country without an elected government since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, a squad largely made up of French-born players and a manager who has never been to Haiti.
The tournament opener against Scotland in Foxborough on June 13th offers Wolves midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor the chance to etch their names into World Cup folklore. : Woodensky Pierre. The only player who lives in Haiti, hailing from the slums of Cité Soleil, the midfielder was a week late to the squad’s training camp in New Jersey due to visa issues.
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