Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour will be sidelined for the World Cup due to a knee injury he sustained during a warm-up match against Curacao, as confirmed by the Scottish Football Association. The 24-year-old, who plays for Napoli, was a vital player in Scotland's successful World Cup qualifying campaign, where his performances were instrumental. Scotland manager Steve Clarke expressed his devastation over Gilmour's injury, highlighting the cruel timing just before the tournament. Clarke noted that Gilmour's contributions to the team have been significant, and he is confident that the player will have opportunities to participate in major tournaments in the future. Scotland is set to begin their World Cup journey on June 13 against Haiti, followed by matches against Morocco and Brazil in Group C. Gilmour's absence is a considerable setback for the team as they aim to make an impact in their first World Cup appearance since 1998.