How Hearts and Hibs players fared on World Cup duty

A look at how the Hearts and Hibs players performed at the World Cup

Hearts and Hibs had three players representing their countries at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Cammy Devlin and Nathaniel Atkinson played for Australia, while Kevin Nisbet represented Scotland.

Cammy Devlin

Devlin started all three of Australia's group stage matches, playing in a defensive midfield role. He was a key part of the Socceroos' success in the tournament, helping them to reach the knockout stages for the first time since 2006.

Devlin's performances in Qatar earned him praise from many pundits, with some suggesting that he could be a target for clubs in the Premier League in the January transfer window.

Nathaniel Atkinson

Atkinson also started all three of Australia's group stage matches, playing at right-back. He was a solid performer for the Socceroos, providing width and attacking threat down the right flank.

Atkinson's performances in Qatar have also led to speculation about his future, with reports suggesting that he could be on his way to a bigger club in Europe in the near future.

Kevin Nisbet

Nisbet was part of the Scotland squad for the World Cup, but he did not play in any of the team's three group stage matches. He was an unused substitute in the matches against Costa Rica and Ukraine, and he was left out of the squad for the match against England.

Nisbet's lack of playing time at the World Cup was a disappointment for the player and for Hearts fans. However, he will be hoping to bounce back and have a strong season for his club in the second half of the campaign.

Conclusion

The 2022 World Cup was a great experience for the Hearts and Hibs players who were involved. Devlin and Atkinson both played key roles in helping Australia to reach the knockout stages, while Nisbet will be hoping to use the experience as motivation for the rest of the season.