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Scotland World Cup Squad: Gordon Set to Be Oldest Player as Gunn Gets No 1 Shirt Scotland’s World Cup squad numbers have been confirmed, with veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon set to make history as the oldest player at the tournament. Despite this milestone, the 43 year old has not been given the No 1 shirt. Angus Gunn has been assigned the No 1 jersey and is expected to be the first choice goalkeeper. Liam Kelly will wear No 12, while Gordon takes No 21 in the final squad list submitted by the national team. Manchester United teenager Tyler Fletcher has been handed No 8 after replacing injured midfielder Billy Gilmour in the squad at short notice. His inclusion is one of the notable changes in Steve Clarke’s final selection. Scotland’s attacking options have also been clearly numbered. Lyndon Dykes will wear No 9, Che Adams takes No 10, and Lawrence Shankland has been given No 20. These selections may give some hints about the manager’s preferred forward setup, although the starting line up is still not confirmed. In defence and midfield, Grant Hanley has been given No 5, while other key squad members include Andy Robertson, Scott McTominay, and John McGinn. Scotland will continue their preparations with a final warm up match against Bolivia before heading into the tournament. Their opening World Cup group game will follow against Haiti in Boston, before facing Morocco and Brazil. Scotland Squad Numbers Overview Goalkeepers Angus Gunn (1), Liam Kelly (12), Craig Gordon (21) Defenders Aaron Hickey, Andy Robertson, Grant Hanley, Kieran Tierney, Jack Hendry, Dominic Hyam, Anthony Ralston, Nathan Patterson, Scott McKenna, John Souttar Midfielders Scott McTominay, John McGinn, Tyler Fletcher, Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson, Kenny McLean, Findlay Curtis Forwards Lyndon Dykes, Che Adams, Lawrence Shankland, Ross Stewart, George Hirst, Ben Gannon Doak
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FIFA Introduces New Semi Automated Offside Technology for 2026 World Cup Faster Offside Decisions with Real Time Alerts FIFA will roll out an upgraded semi automated offside system at the 2026 World Cup. The aim is to speed up VAR decisions and reduce long stoppages during matches. Assistant referees will now receive instant audio alerts when a player is more than 10cm offside. This update means the assistant does not always need to wait for play to fully continue before reacting. However, the assistant referee still controls when to raise the flag and stop the game. How the New System Works The new technology builds on earlier versions tested at major tournaments such as the Club World Cup and the Intercontinental Cup. Earlier systems only triggered alerts when a player was clearly offside by more than 50cm. The updated version increases precision and reacts to tighter margins. FIFA has also added safeguards. If there is any suspicion of a technical fault, officials can ignore the alert and rely on standard judgment. Limits of the Technology The system does not solve every offside situation. It still struggles with very tight calls where players are almost level. It also becomes less reliable when players are on the ground or when multiple players are close together. It is designed only for positional offside decisions. It cannot decide subjective cases, such as whether a player interfered with an opponent without touching the ball. AI Player Scanning and 3D Models FIFA will also use AI powered 3D avatars of every player at the tournament. All 1,248 players across the 48 teams will be digitally scanned during pre tournament sessions. Each scan takes about a second and is done once during official photo shoots. These digital models will help produce clearer and more accurate offside graphics for TV broadcasts. Safety Concerns Behind the Change The move also responds to concerns about delayed flags and player safety. In one serious incident in 2025, Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi suffered a severe injury after a delayed offside decision led to continued play. FIFA hopes faster alerts will reduce these risks and prevent unnecessary collisions during live play. What Fans Can Expect At the 2026 World Cup, fans should see quicker decisions, fewer long VAR pauses, and clearer offside visuals on screen. The goal is a smoother viewing experience with fewer controversial delays.
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Teen suffers life changing injury after Barry Island attack A 17 year old boy from Cardiff has had his leg amputated after being stabbed during an incident at Barry Island on 25 May. Police confirmed the injury turned out to be far more serious than doctors first believed. Emergency treatment and critical condition The teenager was rushed to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, where he received urgent care. Medical staff initially did not expect the injury to be life threatening or permanently disabling. His condition later worsened, leading to the decision to amputate his leg. Police investigation continues South Wales Police said the teenager remains in critical care support during recovery. Officers are reviewing hundreds of hours of CCTV footage from the area and are also working to identify and speak with witnesses who may have seen what happened. Suspect released on bail An 18 year old man from Cardiff was arrested on suspicion of causing serious harm with intent. He has been released on bail while police continue their enquiries. Family receiving support Investigating officers described the situation as deeply distressing for the victim and his family. A specially trained family liaison officer has been assigned to support them during this difficult time.
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