Scotland aims for strong showing against Haiti in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:41 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Scotland's national soccer team, led by coach Steve Clarke, prepares to face Haiti in their first World Cup match in 28 years on Sunday at 2am UK time. Clarke emphasized the desire for the team to 'do something special' in the tournament, following past disappointing performances in major competitions. The squad includes a fit Scott McTominay, though Scott McKenna will miss the game. The team is also set to take on Brazil and Morocco in Group C as they seek advancement to the knockout stages for the first time in history.
- •Scotland faces Haiti on Sunday in their World Cup opener.
- •This marks Scotland's return to the World Cup after 28 years.
- •Scott McTominay is fit, but Scott McKenna is unavailable.
- •Clarke aims for a strong performance after past disappointing tournaments.
- •Scotland will also play Brazil and Morocco in Group C.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — “We want to do something special.” Scotland boss Steve Clarke ahead of World Cup return
"“We want to do something special.” The words were uttered by Scotland head coach Steve Clarke ahead of his side’s first World Cup game in almost three decades, when they will take on Haiti.Clark...
"Steve Clarke wants Scotland to "do something special" on their return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 10:45 AM“We want to do something special.” Scotland boss Steve Clarke ahead of World Cup return
“We want to do something special.” The words were uttered by Scotland head coach Steve Clarke ahead of his side’s first World Cup game in almost three decades, when they will take on Haiti.Clark...
- Sky Sports—Clarke wants Scotland to 'do something special' on World Cup return
Steve Clarke wants Scotland to "do something special" on their return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.
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