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Scotland's World Cup Hopes Dashed: Billy Gilmour Ruled Out After Injury in Final Send-off Match

The hopes of Scotland's World Cup team have been crushed as star midfielder Billy Gilmour has been forced to withdraw from the tournament due to a devastating knee injury sustained during their last friendly against Curacao.

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Scotland's World Cup Hopes Dashed: Billy Gilmour Ruled Out After Injury in Final Send-off Match

Steve Clarke's nightmare becomes reality as Billy Gilmour ruled out of World Cup after limping off in Scotland win

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The Devastating Blow

In a cruel twist of fate, Scotland's talented young midfielder Billy Gilmour will be watching from the sidelines as his compatriots take on the world in the upcoming World Cup, after a heartbreaking knee injury ended his dreams of representing his country on the biggest stage of all. Gilmour had been a key player in Steve Clarke's squad, his absence leaving a void that will be hard to fill.

Published on May 30, 2026