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Tartan Army takeover of Boston continues to be World Cup bright spot

From drinking the bars dry to lustily serenading an iconic baseball stadium with a rendition of "Flower of Scotland", the bagpipe-playing, kilt-wearing hordes of the Tartan Army have captivated Boston since arriving at the World Cup.

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World Cup Highlights: Brazil stumble, Scotland end win drought & Australia surprise

Brazil were the first former champions to take the field at the 2026 World Cup, but they disappointingly drew 1-1 against Morocco. The tournament’s third day also saw a historic point for Qatar, the end of a 36-year wait for Scotland, and a surprising Australia outclassing Turkey.

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Haiti can take pride by performance in Scotland defeat says head coach Migne

Haiti should be proud of their performance in the 1-0 defeat by ⁠Scotland at the World Cup on Saturday and must maintain the belief that they can reach the ‌knockout rounds, coach Sebastien Migne said.

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Steve Clarke admits Scotland took pressure off themselves with rare opening win

Scotland manager Steve Clarke said his side would be under less pressure going into their ⁠remaining World Cup Group C games after winning their opening match at a major tournament for the first time since 1982 ‌with a 1-0 win over Haiti on Saturday.

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John McGinn nets winner as nervy Scotland hold off late Haiti charge

Scotland marked their first appearance at a FIFA World Cup (WC) of the 21st century with a 1-0 win over Haiti in Massachusetts, with a first-half John McGinn strike enough to put them at the Group C summit.

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Scotland facing tricky test against dangerous Haiti in World Cup opener

Scotland are set to play their first World Cup game for almost 30 years on Sunday, June 14th, against a Haiti side that have equally been waiting a long time to take to the biggest tournament in football once more.

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McTominay 'ready to go' for Scotland's World Cup opener with Haiti, says Clarke

Scotland star Scott McTominay is ready for the team's opening World Cup game against Haiti on Saturday after overcoming a stomach bug, coach Steve Clarke has said.

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Scotland captain Andy Robertson to play for former teammate Diogo Jota at World Cup

Scotland captain Andy Robertson said he will be playing for ⁠former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota at the World Cup after receiving a letter from ‌the late Portuguese forward's widow ahead of the tournament.

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Norway head coach criticises Scotland after cancelling behind-closed-doors friendly

Norway manager Stale Solbakken heavily criticised Scotland counterpart Steve Clarke ⁠on Monday, branding Scotland "unprofessional" after they unexpectedly cancelled a planned behind-closed-doors training match, citing player injuries.

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Norwegian coach Solbakken furious with Steve Clarke after Scotland call off friendly

Norwegian coach Stale Solbakken is furious with Scotland after Steve Clarke's side chose to call off a closed-doors friendly against Norway because of a couple of minor fitness concerns in the Scottish squad.

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Scotland pull out of behind-closed-doors friendly with Norway

Norwegian FA chiefs have confirmed that Scotland pulled out of a behind-closed-doors friendly with Norway ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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First-half blitz sees Scotland thump Bolivia to kick off World Cup preparations

Lawrence Shankland set Scotland on their way to an impressive 4-0 friendly win over Bolivia in New Jersey. It was the ideal preparation for Steve Clarke as he prepares to lead his nation into their first FIFA World Cup in 28 years.

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What will surprise inclusion Ross Stewart bring to Scotland's World Cup squad?

Scotland head to their first World Cup in 28 years this summer and will be hoping to improve on their recent major tournament record of back-to-back group stage finishes at the European Championships.

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Former international Snodgrass feels for Scotland fans facing 'crazy' World Cup prices

Former Scotland star Robert Snodgrass has opened up on his country's World Cup hopes ahead of this summer's tournament.

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'No Scotland, no party': Tartan Army return to the World Cup after 28-year absence

"No Scotland, no party" is a popular refrain of the Tartan Army and for the first time in 28 years the World Cup will be treated to the Scottish fans' vibrant blend of noise, colour and passion.

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Manchester United academy star Tyler Fletcher joins Scotland's World Cup squad

Manchester United's Tyler Fletcher has been called into Scotland's World Cup squad in place of the injured Billy Gilmour despite not being on Steve Clarke's initial standby list.

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Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour ruled out of 2026 World Cup with knee injury

Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour will ⁠miss the World Cup after suffering a knee injury ‌in Saturday's 4-1 win over Curacao, ‌the Scottish Football Association said.

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Scotland return to World Cup after 28 year absence with high ambitions & plan to succeed

Scotland return to the global stage at a first World Cup for 28 years determined not to just make up the numbers as Steve Clarke's side aim to finally end generations of group-stage heartbreak.

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McTominay & Robertson headline Scotland's World Cup squad, Stewart recalled

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has announced his 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup.