Scotland's Clarke and Robertson discuss Haiti World Cup opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke and captain Andy Robertson addressed the media ahead of their World Cup match against Haiti, set for Saturday at 02:00 BST. Clarke confirmed that Scott McTominay trained after dealing with a stomach upset. The team is focused on its opening match as they seek to make a strong impression in the tournament.
- •Match against Haiti kicks off Saturday at 02:00 BST.
- •Head coach Steve Clarke and captain Andy Robertson held a media briefing.
- •Scott McTominay returns to training after stomach issues.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Don’t get humped! Clarke shares Scotland mission; McTominay fit
- 5:24 PMYahoo Sports — 'Don't get humped' & 'no regrets' - Scotland ready for World Cup opener
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Scotland's Clarke & Robertson speak on eve of Haiti opener
"Steve Clarke revealed that one salutory lesson he has learned ahead of Scotland’s opening World Cup game against Haiti is “don’t get humped” as he reflected on previous European Championship disappointments. The Scots opened up their Euro 2024 campaign with a 5-1 thrashing by hosts Germany and, at the previous Euros, a 2-0 defeat by Czech Republic at Hampden Park began a campaign that also ended with failure to get out of the group stages.
"A relaxed Steve Clarke and a fired-up Andy Robertson spoke to the media at Boston Stadium on the eve of Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti. The Scotland boss says he is yet to select his team and the squad do not know who is playing. Key learning from previous Euros includes "don't get humped" after Germany thumped Scotland 5-1 in the opener two years ago.
"Scotland head coach Steve Clarke and captain Andy Robertson face the media as Scotland prepare for their World Cup opener against Haiti.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 8:11 PMDon’t get humped! Clarke shares Scotland mission; McTominay fit
Steve Clarke revealed that one salutory lesson he has learned ahead of Scotland’s opening World Cup game against Haiti is “don’t get humped” as he reflected on previous European Championship disappointments. The Scots opened up their Euro 2024 campaign with a 5-1 thrashing by hosts Germany and, at the previous Euros, a 2-0 defeat by Czech Republic at Hampden Park began a campaign that also ended with failure to get out of the group stages.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 5:24 PM'Don't get humped' & 'no regrets' - Scotland ready for World Cup opener
A relaxed Steve Clarke and a fired-up Andy Robertson spoke to the media at Boston Stadium on the eve of Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti. The Scotland boss says he is yet to select his team and the squad do not know who is playing. Key learning from previous Euros includes "don't get humped" after Germany thumped Scotland 5-1 in the opener two years ago.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 3:49 PMWatch Scotland's Clarke & Robertson speak on eve of Haiti opener
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke and captain Andy Robertson face the media as Scotland prepare for their World Cup opener against Haiti.
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