World Cup 2026 Betting Tip of the Day: McTominay Can Be Scotland's Main Man Once More
Tom Hancock
Scotland return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, and there’s every chance Scott McTominay will be their main man in North America – as he has been so regularly for club and country in recent years.
A player transformed since swapping Manchester United for Napoli two years ago, McTominay is currently 5/2 with LiveScore Bet to be Scotland’s top goalscorer at the World Cup 2026*.
The 29-year-old’s last international goal – a stunning overhead kick which sent the Scots on their way to a 4-2 qualification-clinching win over Denmark in November – highlighted the quality he’s more than capable of producing in and around the box.
With 14 international goals to his name so far, McTominay is the second-highest scorer in Steve Clarke’s squad – behind only John McGinn (20 goals). The midfielder has thrived in a more advanced role and there’s no reason why that shouldn’t continue this summer.
Heading into the tournament off the back of a 14-goal season for Napoli – netting three times in his last seven appearances of the campaign – McTominay will be integral to Scotland’s goal threat as they look to make it out of the World Cup group stage for the first time.
An opening match against Haiti – 40 places below Scotland in the FIFA World Ranking – present, on paper at least, the ideal opportunity for Clarke’s side to put points on the board and for McTominay to open his account.
The subsequent meetings with 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco and five-time winners Brazil are bound to present tougher tests, but McTominay has proved himself a player for the big moments. He’ll no doubt back himself to fill his boots as he graces football’s most prestigious stage.
Back Scott McTominay to score the most goals for Scotland at 5/2 with LiveScore Bet
*Odds correct as of 27/5/26
