Slovenia v Scotland: UEFA Nations League 2026-27 preview
Slovenia will host Scotland at Stadion Stozice in the opening match of their UEFA Nations League 2026-27 campaign on September 26. The game features Boštjan Cesar's Slovenia against Scotland, who arrive under new head coach Sébastien Pocognoli.
Slovenia enter the fixture with inconsistent recent form and will attempt to use home advantage at Stadion Stozice; the team have not yet recorded a win against Scotland. Scotland arrive following what the preview describes as an underwhelming FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign and the Tartan Army are reported to have performed decently in midfield and defence in recent matches. The preview adds that Scotland need a step up in their strategy to improve transition play and that they will be eager to control the game from the start under Pocognoli.
Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia’s squad because of a shin problem, meaning Andraž Šporar will continue to lead the Slovenians’ attacking line. Šporar is listed as a Slovan Bratislava forward in the Slovak Super Liga and the preview states the 32-year-old has scored six goals in his eight appearances for his club.
Slovenia’s matchday selection is provided as: Oblak (GK); Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Brekalo; Lovric, Cerin, Elsnik; Horvat, Vipotnik; Sporar.
Scotland’s squad for the opener is named as: Gunn (GK); Welsh, Binks, McKenna; Hickey, Ferguson, Gilmour, Robertson; McGinn; Ure, McBurnie, and the preview notes that all selected Scotland squad members are ready and fit to be in action. John McGinn is identified as an Aston Villa player, aged 31, who has scored 21 goals in his 89 appearances for Scotland.
The preview states Slovenia will try to make the most of their home stadium while Scotland will aim to limit chances for the hosts, and it concludes that the Sébastien Pocognoli-led side are likely to come out on top and secure three points.
The fixture is scheduled for September 26 at Stadion Stozice; viewers can watch in India on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV, in the UK on Prime Video UK and BBC iPlayer, and in the USA on FOX Sports, FuboTV and ViX.
