Ryan Christie joins Jackson Irvine to discuss Scotland’s return to the FIFA World Cup, facing Brazil on the biggest stage, and what it means to represent a country heading to its first World Cup since 1998.
In Episode 4 of Footballers Unfiltered Season 3, Bournemouth and Scotland midfielder Ryan Christie reflects on growing up in the Highlands, his connection to Inverness Caledonian Thistle, and the pride of helping lift up the next generation through football.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ryan opens up about Scotland’s dramatic qualification journey, the unforgettable win over Denmark, the emotion of seeing a whole country believe again, and the challenge of a group featuring Brazil, Morocco and Haiti.
Jackson and Ryan also discuss the realities of international travel, player workload, recovery, the demands of modern football, the role of the PFA, and why player voices need to be part of the conversation as the football calendar continues to grow.
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Featuring:
Ryan Christie
Jackson Irvine
Topics covered:
Scotland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ryan Christie’s World Cup journey
Scotland’s first World Cup since 1998
Scotland vs Brazil
Scotland’s group with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti
The Denmark qualification game
Bournemouth and Premier League football
Inverness Caledonian Thistle and the Highlands
Player workload and international travel
Player welfare, recovery and the PFA
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