Scotland's friendly wins boost confidence ahead of World Cup opener
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Scotland has improved its outlook ahead of the World Cup opener against Haiti following two friendly wins against Curaçao and Bolivia, scoring eight goals in total. Lawrence Shankland noted a strong camaraderie within the team, contrasting with previous performances that left many questions about the squad's form. Assistant coach Steve Clarke must now address the positive momentum generated by these back-to-back victories. Scotland aims to carry this confidence into the match scheduled for Saturday.
- •Scotland scored eight goals in two friendlies against Curaçao and Bolivia.
- •Lawrence Shankland emphasized a 'club feel' among the players.
- •Scotland's World Cup opener is against Haiti on Saturday.
- •The team's recent form contrasts with earlier struggles leading to Euro 2024.
- •Steve Clarke seeks to maintain the positive momentum into the tournament.
- 5:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Scotland’s picture for World Cup opener clearer and brighter after Bolivia boost
"Lawrence Shankland says there is a ‘club feel’ in the camp after eight goals in two confidence- building friendly wins Scotland arrived at Euro 2024 with more questions than answers swirling around their squad. The team were on a poor run of form, with umpteen players looking jaded. What happened next proved grisly. While the level of Curaçao and Bolivia – plus the motivational levels of the latter – must be acknowledged, a Scottish side notching eight goals in back-to-back friendlies has altered grey areas for Steve Clarke. Scotland’s picture before Saturday’s World Cup opener against Haiti is now a clearer one. This time, they look far from jaded. Continue reading...
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