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From retro to rogue: Every Premier League and top European club kit for 2026/27

Check back here for the latest confirmed kits for all 20 Premier League clubs as they're announced, as well as some from Scotland and the big European sides.

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Cameron Menzies defeats defending champion Humphries in World Matchplay opening round

Scotland's Cameron Menzies beat Luke Humphries 10-7 in the first round of the World Matchplay in Blackpool on Monday.

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Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon announces retirement after 25-year career

Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon announced his retirement on ⁠Thursday, hanging up his gloves after a career spanning more than ‌two decades.

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OPINION: Scotland need a new striker? They should turn to Sweden's Allsvenskan

When Lawrence Shankland struck three goals across Scotland's two warm-up games for the FIFA World Cup, and Che Adams bagged a brace in the latter - a 4-0 drubbing of Bolivia - Scotland fans were quietly confident that they were finally heading into a major tournament with something they had lacked in the previous two of Steve Clarke's tenure - strikers in form.

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Visiting Miami to find out what the World Cup means to Latinos

If you think Miami is just a playground for American millionaires or a postcard for European tourists, the fifth episode of World Cup Questions will quickly prove you wrong. This city is a true metropolis of Latin American culture. When Brazil faced Scotland, and Colombia took on Portugal here during the 2026 World Cup, the streets were flooded with pure football passion.

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Scotland captain Robertson hails Clarke's legacy as reign comes to end after World cup

Scotland captain Andy Robertson paid tribute to ⁠departing manager Steve Clarke on Sunday, thanking him for transforming the team's fortunes a day after the 62-year-old ‌stepped down following the country's World Cup exit.

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OPINION: Scotland need courage and conviction to break group-stage curse

Let's not take anything away from Scotland. Qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the first place - a feat four-time winners Italy were unable to achieve - is, in itself, something to celebrate.

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Steve Clarke resigns as Scottish coach after World Cup elimination

⁠Steve Clarke has stepped down as ‌Scotland head coach, ‌the Scottish FA ‌said on Friday ‌after the team ‌were officially eliminated from the ‌World Cup.

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Neymar reveals he 'shed a few tears' in dressing room after emotional Brazil return

Brazil's Neymar said he went to the dressing room ⁠and shed some tears alone following his return to the side after a gap ‌of 981 days, coming on in the second half during ‌Wednesday's 3-0 World Cup win over ‌Scotland in Miami.

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How Vinicius Junior and Brazil swept to victory against a disappointing Scotland

Scotland went into their final Group C game against Brazil with the weight of World Cup history against them.

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Ancelotti hails Vinicius as 'one of the best' after Brazil progress at World Cup

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed Vinicius Junior as "one of the best players in the world" after the Real Madrid forward continued his excellent World Cup form with a brace in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Scotland.

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World Cup highlights: Brazil impress as South Africa secure historic qualification

Wednesday saw the conclusion of the first three groups in the World Cup. Brazil shone against Scotland and secured the top spot, while South Africa advanced to the knockout stage for the first time. Mexico, Switzerland, Canada, and Morocco are also through; South Korea, Bosnia, and Scotland must wait.

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'We're probably going home': Scotland manager Clarke candidly assesses Brazil defeat

Scotland coach Steve Clarke thinks his team are heading home from their first World ⁠Cup in 28 years after what he viewed as a largely self-inflicted 3-0 loss to Brazil in their final Group C match on Wednesday.

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Scotland's campaign in precarious position as Brazil win Group C

Brazil are through to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) after overcoming Group C’s third-place finishers Scotland 3-0 in Miami. In scoring the opener as part of a resounding first-half brace, Vinícius Júnior became the fifth Brazilian ever to net in all three group games of a WC campaign.

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What to expect as Scotland aim to upset the odds vs Brazil & seal World Cup progression

Scotland play their final Group C game against Brazil with the weight of World Cup history against them.

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Ismael Saibari: The extraordinary journey of Morocco’s World Cup top goalscorer

Born with a condition that threatened to prevent him from ever walking, Ismael Saibari is now Morocco’s breakout star at this World Cup. After scoring the fastest goal in his national team’s history against Scotland (71 seconds), the versatile PSV Eindhoven midfielder is, at 24, writing one of the most remarkable chapters in Moroccan football. Here’s the story of a path filled with obstacles.

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Ancelotti confirms Neymar's return for crucial Scotland clash

The wait is over. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed this Tuesday (23), during a press conference at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, that Neymar will be included in the squad for the match against Scotland, in the final round of Group C at the World Cup.

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Steve Clarke desperate for Azteca return but Scotland remain focused on Brazil clash

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke is relishing the prospect of a potential return to Mexico City's ⁠iconic Azteca Stadium, where he once scored as a young player, as his team prepares for their crucial World Cup group game against Brazil on Wednesday.

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Neymar in 'great shape' and could be set for Brazil return in Scotland clash

Neymar could make his first appearance at this year's World Cup in Brazil's ⁠match against Scotland on Wednesday, with Carlo Ancelotti weighing whether the forward is fit enough to return after a calf injury that has kept him out ‌of the finals so far.

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Paqueta discusses Neymar's return & Raphinha's absence ahead of Scotland clash

Lucas Paqueta answered reporters' questions at the press conference ahead of Brazil's match against Scotland.

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Ismael Saibari reveals Morocco's target after victory over Scotland at World Cup

Morocco attacking midfielder Ismael Saibari has set the target of the North Africans winning every remaining match in the FIFA World Cup following their 1-0 victory against Scotland at Boston Stadium on Friday.

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Ancelotti teases Neymar appearance against Scotland in crucial clash

After Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in their second Group C ⁠match on Friday, manager Carlo Ancelotti said he expected Neymar to be available for their group stage finale against ‌Scotland on Wednesday.

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Ouahbi pleased to see improved display from Morocco in Scotland victory

Morocco's performance in their 1-0 World Cup victory ⁠over Scotland on Friday was better than the North Africans’ impressive showing in their draw with Brazil last week, ‌according to coach Mohamed Ouahbi.

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Clarke praises Scottish tenacity despite narrow defeat to Morocco

Scotland manager Steve Clarke backed his players to recover quickly from their 1-0 ⁠defeat by Morocco at the World Cup on Friday and approach their final Group C match against five-times champions Brazil with confidence.