# Scotland without captain Weir for World Cup play-off

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/scotland-without-captain-weir-for-world-cup-play-off/
- Published: 2026-11-11T11:59:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T12:26:34+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c64gnlevgj1zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Caroline Weir will miss Scotland’s play-off final against Sweden.
- Beth Lumsden and Eilidh Adams have been added to the squad.
- The tie takes place on 1 and 5 December.

## Summary

Scotland will be without captain Caroline Weir for their Women’s World Cup play-off final against Sweden as she recovers from a muscle injury. Her absence is a setback for Scotland, who need to beat a strong opponent to move closer to qualifying for Brazil 2027.

Weir, who has scored 32 goals in 122 appearances for Scotland, has not played for Lyon since being injured in a warm-up a month ago. Aston Villa forward Mia McAulay is also unavailable, while Beth Lumsden and Eilidh Adams have joined the squad. The first leg is in Paisley on 1 December and the return match in Stockholm on 5 December; victory may still lead to an intercontinental play-off in February.

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