Goalkeeper Craig Gordon is the name that received the most attention in the list of 26 Scottish players participating in the 2026 World Cup. At the age of 43, he is not only the oldest player of the Scottish national team but also 2 years older than superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Gordon's biggest mark in his career came during his time playing for Sunderland from 2007 to 2012. The Scottish goalkeeper made 95 appearances in the Premier League and was once highly rated. However, a series of serious injuries significantly affected his career.
After leaving Sunderland in 2012, Gordon even had to rest for nearly two years before reappearing in Celtic colors. The decision to return to the pitch in 2014 opened a new chapter in the career of the goalkeeper born in 1982. At Celtic, he won many domestic titles, including 5 Scottish championships, and regained his position in the national team.
Debuting for the Scottish national team in 2004, Gordon has now played for the national team more than 80 times. He has become one of the most experienced goalkeepers in Scottish football history with more than two decades of dedication to the national team jersey.
Participating in the 2026 World Cup is a memorable milestone in Gordon's career. If he gets to play in North America, he will become one of the oldest players to play in this year's tournament. It is likely that this will also be his last World Cup, similar to Ronaldo on the Portuguese side.
