Overview
- Both Harry Souttar and John Souttar have been named and are fit to play at the 2026 World Cup, with Harry in Australia’s squad and John in Scotland’s.
- Harry returned from a string of setbacks that included a ruptured Achilles, a second Achilles operation, removal of surgical screws and a meniscus operation before regaining fitness for the tournament.
- John overcame a long catalogue of injuries that cost him places at recent major tournaments and has rebuilt form to earn a World Cup spot after dedicating an earlier Scotland qualifying goal to their ill brother.
- The brothers’ older sibling Aaron died in July 2022 from motor neurone disease and remains a central emotional driver for both players, with tattoos and public tributes marking his influence.
- Their different national teams mean the family will split time between matches in the United States and Canada, a rare example of siblings appearing at the same World Cup for separate countries and a moment of personal redemption and leadership for both men.