Tyler Fletcher
Squad number 8 · Manchester United
Their 2026 World Cup
Tyler Fletcher travelled to the 2026 World Cup with Scotland, wearing number 8, 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.
Midfield went to S. McTominay (3 matches, 270′) and L. Ferguson (3 matches, 270′).
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.
Biography
Tyler Robert Fletcher (born 19 March 2007) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United. Born in England, he represents the Scotland national team. He joined Manchester United's youth system in 2023, from Manchester City. He made his first-team debut for United in February 2026. Fletcher is the son of Darren Fletcher and the twin brother of Jack Fletcher. He has represented both England and Scotland at youth international level. He made his senior international debut for Scotland in May 2026 and was also named as a late replacement in their 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
Club career Fletcher, and his twin brother Jack, were part of the academy at Manchester City for nine years prior to agreeing to sign for Manchester United for a combined fee of £1.25 million in July 2023. He signed his first professional contract with the club in April 2024, shortly after his 17th birthday. Fletcher made his Premier League debut as a second half substitute in a 2–0 home win against Tottenham Hotspur on 7 February 2026.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · text adapted from the article.
See all the tournament stats on the World Cup data hub.
Photo: Bryan Berlin · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)