George Hirst

George Hirst travelled to the 2026 World Cup with Scotland, wearing number 18, without ever getting on the pitch. His side played 3 matches (1 win and 2 defeats) and bowed out in the group stage (Group C), beaten by Brazil 3-0.

Attack went to L. Shankland (2 matches, 172′) and C. Adams (3 matches, 147′).

Another 5 players in the Scotland squad ended up the same way, without a single minute. The full run is on the Scotland team page.