Scotland Vs Curacao Highlights, International Friendly: Shankland Brace Hands Scots Victory At Hampden Park

Good evening, football fans! This is the start of our live blog covering the Scotland vs Curacao friendly match at Hampden Park on Saturday. Stay tuned for pre-match updates and line-ups as they are released.

• Fixture: Scotland vs Curacao

• Series: FIFA International Friendly

• Venue: Hampden Park, Glasgow

• Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026

• Time: 5:30 PM IST

Scotland: Gordon, Hickey, Souttar, McKenna, Robertson, Doak, Gilmour, McLean, Christie, Shankland, Hirst.
Subs: Kelly, Gunn, Fletcher, Hanley, Graham, Dykes, Wilson, Hendry, Hyam, Patterson, Ralston, Curtis.

Curaçao: Room, Gaari, Bazoer, Obispo, Floranus, Leandro Bacuna, Comenencia, Fonville, Chong, Locadia, Juninho Bacuna.
Subs: Doornbusch, Bodak, Sambo, van Eijma, Roemeratoe, Antonisse, Hansen, Noslin, Gorre, Margaritha, Martha, Kastaneer, Kuwas, Brenet, Felida.

Scotland have never won any of their last six matches against nations from CONCACAF, a run that stretches back to a 4-1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in 2004.

“First time in 28 years … a great story for Scotland but also a great story for Curaçao, so what a nice game to have … five of the more regular members of the squad won’t be here today … Ross Stewart felt something in his knee so there’s no point risking him … the ones on the pitch have plenty about them, so hopefully a good performance and a good result … a chance to be on the pitch, so show us what you can do … a good performance, no injuries, a win would be nice as well … we expect a tough game … they are a small nation but have players who have come through the Dutch system … they know how to play.” - as quoted on the BBC.

The teams are out! Scotland in blue, Curaçao in yellow as we await kick-off at Hampden. Big news coming in from England that Arne Slot has been sacked by Liverpool. Wonder what's Andy Robertson must be feeling!

Andy Robertson drives and has a shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.

Scotland 0-0 Curacao

Wow! A stunned silence at Hampden Park as former Man United man Tahith Chong slots it behind Craig Gordon to give Curacao lead.

A great moment for the Sheffield United man!

Scotland 0-1 Curacao

Brentford man Aaron Hickey seems to go down clutching his shoulder after a tussle. However, the Scotland full-back is back up and seems like he's fine.

Scotland 0-1 Curacao

Scotland are without their talisman midfielder Scott McTominay as well as other names including Kieran Tierney, Che Adams.

Scotland 0-1 Curacao

If we aren't tired of seeing reds in a friendly match, we have one today as well. Jurgen Locadia goes in on a reckless challenge on Hickey and after a VAR recheck, his yellow is upgraded to red.

Scotland 0-1 Curacao

Scotland are level! Kenny McLean threads a pass into the penalty area and Findlay Curtis hits it past the Curacao keeper as Hampden Park erupts!

Scotland 1-1 Curacao

All square at the break and that goal from Findlay Curtis has brought parity to the Scots after a horror first-half showing.

Second-half away and SCO boss has rung in the changes.

Lyndon Dykes, Grant Hanley, Dom Hyam, Nathan Patterson and Tyler Fletcher are on.

Lawrence Shankland has a pop at Curacao goal with Andy Robertson providing the assist but his effort is blocked.

Scotland 1-1 Curacao

Lawrence Shankland has delivered on the big stage. The Rangers Striker is an ace in front of goal and has scored two big goals, to take Scots towards a victory.

Scotland 3-1 Curacao

Steve Clarke throws on more subs with the match in the bag. Liam Kelly, Anthony Ralston and James Wilson are on.

Scotland 3-1 Curacao

Findlay Curtis is clipped by a sliding challenge and the ref points it to the spot. Ryan Christie steps up and sends it past the keeper, to make it 4-1.

Scotland 4-1 Curacao

A Lawrence Shankland brace and a first international goal for Findlay Curtis and a penalty from Ryan Christie give Scotland a good pre-World Cup confidence booster.