[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-billy-gilmour-what-knee-injury-means-for-scotland-s-world":61,"news-related-billy-gilmour-what-knee-injury-means-for-scotland-s-world-en":99,"news-related-match-billy-gilmour-what-knee-injury-means-for-scotland-s-world-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-37,-20,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":63,"category":64,"excerpt":65,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":66,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":67,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":68,"slug":69,"sourceName":70,"sourceURL":71,"teamId":72,"teamName":73,"teamIds":74,"teamNames":86,"title":98},"Billy Gilmour's World Cup dreams have been shattered after the Scotland midfielder sustained a serious right knee sprain. The 24-year-old Napoli player will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a devastating personal blow and a massive setback for the Tartan Army.\n\nThe injury occurred during Scotland's final warm-up friendly against Curaçao on Saturday. Gilmour, who started the match, was forced off after a heavy challenge left him clutching his right knee. Despite the 4-1 victory, the mood in the camp immediately soured as concern grew over the severity of the problem.\n\nSubsequent medical examinations confirmed the worst: a significant sprain that would require weeks of recovery. With the World Cup kicking off on June 11, there is simply not enough time for the midfielder to regain fitness. The Scottish Football Association officially announced his withdrawal shortly after the diagnosis.\n\nGilmour, who boasts 46 international caps and two goals, has been a linchpin in Steve Clarke's side. Since breaking into the senior squad, his composure on the ball, intelligent movement, and tenacious work rate have made him indispensable. His absence leaves a gaping hole in the engine room.\n\nThe tournament, running from June 11 to July 19, was set to be a crowning moment for a generation of Scottish players. Gilmour, still only 24, had been expected to play a starring role after a strong season for club and country. Now, Clarke must rethink his tactical setup without one of his most trusted lieutenants.\n\nThe injury throws Scotland's midfield plans into disarray. Gilmour's ability to dictate tempo and link defense with attack is unique within the squad. Candidates to fill the void include other central midfielders from the Premier League and Serie A, but none offer the same blend of vision and defensive tenacity.\n\nFor Gilmour, the focus now shifts to recovery and the long road back. Such sprains typically require several weeks of rest and rehabilitation, meaning he is likely to target a return in time for the 2026-27 club season with Napoli. The Italian side will be monitoring his progress closely.\n\nThe loss of a key player so close to a World Cup is every manager's nightmare. Steve Clarke, known for his meticulous planning, now faces a race against time to forge a new midfield balance. The Scotland squad will have to draw on their collective spirit to compensate.\n\nAs the countdown to the opening ceremony continues, the Tartan Army will be left to wonder what might have been. Gilmour's creative spark will be sorely missed, and the pressure intensifies on the remaining midfielders to deliver on the global stage.\n\nLooking ahead, Scotland's World Cup campaign will begin in just over two weeks. They open their group stage in mid-June, facing tough opposition in what promises to be a fiercely contested tournament. The road ahead is daunting even at full strength; now, it has become significantly more challenging.\n\nBased on reporting from L'Equipe.","news","Billy Gilmour suffered a right knee sprain during Scotland's 4-1 friendly win over Curaçao and will miss the 2026 World Cup, a major blow for the Tartan Army.","336280502539390977","0","2026-05-30T20:31:58Z","billy-gilmour-what-knee-injury-means-for-scotland-s-world","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FPas-de-coupe-du-monde-avec-l-ecosse-pour-billy-gilmour-victime-d-une-entorse-du-genou-droit\u002F1680422#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222712429088768","Scotland",[72,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85],"326257593842405376","326222713175674880","326222767416414208","326257537865224192","326257556060114944","326257561546264576","326257600507154432","326257618995646464","326257539425505280","326257669738336256","326222707169431552",[73,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97],"Naples","Curaçao","Lesotho","Estoril","Estudiantes L.P.","Sonderjyske","Deportivo Pasto","CA Estudiantes","Napoli","Forge","Anderlecht","Billy Gilmour: What Knee Injury Means for Scotland's World",[100,127,159,188],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":101,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":102,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":67,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":103,"slug":104,"sourceName":70,"sourceURL":105,"teamId":106,"teamName":107,"teamIds":108,"teamNames":117,"title":126},"Guéla Doué scored and assisted as Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in a friendly, outshining his brother Désiré who featured for Les Bleus in the sibling showdown.","338200147588550657","2026-06-05T04:00:00Z","guela-doue-downs-brother-s-france-ivorian-2-1-win","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FUn-but-et-une-passe-decisive-contre-la-france-la-soiree-de-reve-pour-guela-doue-avec-la-cote-d-ivoire\u002F1681944#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222712533946368","Ivory Coast",[106,109,110,111,112,77,113,114,78,115,116,85],"326222711447621632","326255037997125632","326257536145559552","326222711401484288","326257536078450688","326257536296554496","326257686389723136","326257535994564608",[107,118,119,120,121,89,122,123,90,124,125,97],"France","Strasbourg","Rennes","Belgium","Paris Saint Germain","Auxerre","Together","Nantes","Guéla Doué downs brother's France: Ivorian 2-1 win",{"awayTeamId":128,"awayTeamName":129,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":130,"homeTeamId":131,"homeTeamName":132,"id":133,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":134,"matchName":135,"publishedAt":136,"slug":137,"sourceName":138,"sourceURL":139,"teamId":131,"teamName":132,"teamIds":140,"teamNames":149,"title":158},"326222712622026752","South Africa","Shakira & Burna Boy sing 'Dai Dai' at 2026 World Cup opener June 11 in Mexico City, with J Balvin, Tyla. 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