Scotland is appearing in its first World Cup since 1998, ending a 28-year hiatus from the finals of the tournament after topping a World Cup qualifying group for the first time since 1982.

McTominay scored twice during Scotland's qualifying campaign, the joint-most for the country, and is set to play a crucial role this summer.

Since the start of 2023, McTominay has been directly involved in 15 goals for Scotland in all competitions (13 goals, two assists), at least six more than any other player (John McGinn next with nine).

McTominay's Napoli team-mate Billy Gilmour was also named in the 26-man squad, along with Liverpool's Andy Robertson and Aston Villa's McGinn.

Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean also make the squad, while Hearts' Lawrence Shankland and Southampton's Ross Stewart both got the nod after impressive displays this season.

Clarke will be leading Scotland to a third major tournament during his tenure, after Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, more than any other coach for the national team.  

Scotland has failed to advance from the first round in any of its previous eight appearances at the World Cup, more often than any other side yet to make it to the second round.

In fact, including the Euros, Scotland have failed to get beyond the opening round in any of their 12 previous attempts at major competitions.

Scotland kicks off its Group C campaign against Haiti on 13 June, before also facing Morocco and Brazil in the group stage.

Scotland squad

Craig Gordon (Hearts), Angus Gunn (Nottingham Forest), Liam Kelly (Rangers); Grant Hanley (Hibernian), Jack Hendry (Al-Etiffaq), Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Dom Hyam (Wrexham), Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb), Nathan Patterson (Everton), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Kieran Tierney (Celtic); Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Finlay Curtis (Kilmarnock), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth), Billy Gilmour (Napoli), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich), Scott McTominay (Napoli); Che Adams (Torino), Lyndon Dykes (Charlton Athletic), George Hirst (Ipswich), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts), Ross Stewart (Southampton).