Sporting Club Jacksonville is gearing up for the upcoming World Cup, a tournament that has already sparked excitement across its multi‑national roster.
A Global Squad with World Cup Hopes
The club’s lineup spans five continents, bringing together players whose family histories are intertwined with football’s biggest stages.
Head coach Liam Fox, a Scot who grew up watching the 1990 World Cup alongside his father, carries those memories into his preparation for the tournament.
Midfielder Dida Armstrong often recalls her father Desmond Armstrong’s role in the United States’ 1990 campaign, a personal link that adds depth to her World Cup anticipation.
Defender Harvey Neville draws inspiration from his father Phil Neville’s European Championship pedigree and his uncle Gary Neville’s two World Cup appearances, fueling his own aspirations for England’s success.
Their predictions reflect the diverse hopes of the squad: Dida Armstrong backs Brazil, citing Neymar’s participation, while Liam Fox favours France and Harvey Neville dreams of an English triumph after recent European glory.
Scotland’s first‑round opponents — Brazil, Morocco and Haiti — will test the squad’s resolve, and the club believes the tournament will ignite a new wave of soccer enthusiasm throughout the United States, especially in Jacksonville.