Teams10 de julho de 2026
Ryan Christie wants more finals with Scotland after World Cup disappointment
Ryan Christie is determined to help Scotland reach more finals after their disappointing World Cup exit, where he enjoyed some remarkable moments alongside his team-mates.
Ryan Christie wants more finals with Scotland after World Cup disappointment
Bournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie is "desperate" to play more major finals with Scotland after the disappointment of the last World Cup. The Scottish team broke a 28-year fast to return to the biggest stage in international football, but failed to advance beyond the group stage. "It was an incredible experience," said Christie, who played in all three of Scotland's games at the tournament. He highlighted the importance of Scottish fans, stating that "the atmosphere was electric" during games. Scotland began their participation with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Morocco, followed by a 1-0 victory over Haiti and a 3-0 defeat to Brazil, resulting in yet another failure to reach the knockout stage of an international competition. Christie commented: "For the first 72 hours after elimination you feel a bit devastated because we were desperate to get out of the group stage but it wasn't possible."  He also spoke about the group's unity: "I had a wonderful time with these boys who have been together for so many years. When it's all over, you just want to play more. I'm desperate now to go to more tournaments, just thinking about when the next one will be." Despite Euro 2028 being co-hosted by England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland, all four nations must go through a qualification process. However, with two automatic places reserved for hosts who fail to qualify from the group stage, the Scots are optimistic about their chances of competing in the finals. Christie said: "We were determined to qualify for a World Cup and we did. Now we really want to go to a tournament and make a good impression. This is the next step for our nation." In the midst of this new phase, Steve Clarke, who had signed a four-year contract extension before the World Cup, resigned shortly after Scotland's elimination was confirmed. Christie described the manager's announcement as "very emotional", highlighting Clarke's importance to the team: "He called a meeting, which we thought would be to chart a new course after the tournament. Naturally, everyone was shocked and devastated. He did so much for us and will undoubtedly become a legend in Scotland. We will miss him. I'm looking forward to seeing who will take over and hope we can have a good run again."Frequently asked questions
What is Ryan Christie's position at Bournemouth?
Ryan Christie is a midfielder for Bournemouth.
How was Scotland's participation in the last World Cup?
Scotland failed to progress beyond the group stage, finishing with one defeat and one win in three games.
What did Ryan Christie say about the World Cup experience?
Christie said it was an incredible experience, but that he felt devastated after the elimination.
What are Scotland's prospects for Euro 2028?
Scotland are optimistic about their chances of competing in the finals as two automatic places are reserved for hosts who do not qualify.
How does Ryan Christie feel about the future with the Scottish national team?
Christieis desperate to play more tournaments and be in more finals with Scotland.
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