Video: Serie A players shine for Scotland in 2026 World Cup qualifier

Serie A players showed up in force for Scotland this evening, as Che Adams scored on a Scott McTominay assist, then combined with Billy Gilmour to force a Belarus own goal.

There is an increasingly Scottish presence in Italian football after McTominay and Gilmour were part of the Napoli side that won the Scudetto last season, with the former Manchester United midfielder being named Serie A Player of the Season.

Serie A impact for Scotland talent

McTominay was again decisive for Scotland in tonight’s 2-0 World Cup qualifier away to Belarus, knocking down a cross for Torino centre-forward Adams to turn in.

“A crucial goal for Scotland”

Che Adams gives Scotland the lead over Belarus! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿#BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/hjCEBF0s5u

— BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) September 8, 2025

Adams was involved again for the second goal, his delightful dink over the top nodded on by Gilmour, forcing Zakhar Volkov to turn into his own net.

“Outstanding from Adams”

Zakhar Volkov nods into his own net and Scotland have two! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿#BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/QMEWR9wz2D

— BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) September 8, 2025

Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson was also in the starting XI, while new Udinese signing Lennon Miller was a substitute.

It means Scotland are joint top of their group with Denmark, both on four points from two games.