Overview
- Robertson drew level with Sir Kenny Dalglish on his 102nd Scotland appearance after starting in the 2-1 Nations League win over North Macedonia on Friday 13 November 2026, a match in which John McGinn moved to 24 international goals.
- The Scotland captain said the moment should honour Dalglish, praised Dalglish’s career and recalled their personal rapport, including texts and light‑hearted jokes about differences between eras.
- Robertson will claim the record outright if he plays in Switzerland on Monday 16 November 2026, though reports note he is on a booking threshold that could risk a suspension before that game.
- A long‑serving skipper since 2018, Robertson made his Scotland debut in March 2014 and is set to wear the armband for his 80th and 81st times across these Nations League fixtures, underlining his leadership role.
- Wider context: coverage highlights how modern calendars, such as the UEFA Nations League, have increased international fixtures and how John McGinn is closing on Dalglish’s 30‑goal mark, while the women’s record of 203 caps (Gemma Fay) shows the scale of appearance milestones for Scotland.