# Ross eyes World Cup dream

> Scotland's assistant coach Leanne Ross aims to reach World Cup stage after retiring as player.
- Title: Ross eyes World Cup dream · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Scotland's assistant coach Leanne Ross aims to reach World Cup stage after retiring as player. Leanne Ross, Scotland's former player with 133 caps, wants to…
- Keywords: leanne ross, scotland women's football team, world cup 2027, scottish women's football, euro 2017, scottish women's league, sports, Ross, eyes, World, Cup, dream
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ckgelj5x2e7lo
- Published: 2026-10-07T10:35:28.74+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: leanne ross, scotland women's football team, world cup 2027, scottish women's football, euro 2017, scottish women's league, sports
## Leanne Ross
Scotland's most decorated player earned 133 international caps across a career with 14 league titles and 13 major cup medals.
## World Cup dream
Ross retired after Euro 2017 but wants to reach World Cup stage as coach for 2027 tournament.
## Play-off challenge
Scotland faces Czech Republic in round one play-off for 2027 World Cup with games live on BBC.
## Ross's confidence
Ross believes team's current progress and 'magic' will help reach World Cup stage after eight-year wait.
## Key takeaway

Leanne Ross, Scotland's former player with 133 caps, wants to coach team to 2027 World Cup.