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Scotland open their World Cup campaign against Haiti in Foxborough at 2am this Sunday morning. Cr: Getty Images.

Live Scotland v Haiti LIVE: Steve Clarke's men ready for World Cup kick-off
Scotland v Haiti LIVE: All the build-up as the Tartan Army arrive in their hordes for the World Cup opener in Foxborough.

Scotland fan Craig Ferguson at the finish line at Boston Common Soldiers & Sailors Monument after walking across the US to raise funds for charity ahead of the World Cup

'Every second person is from Scotland' - Tartan Army fills Boston

Huge anti-racism demonstration in Glasgow

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World Cup 2026

Scotland take on Haiti in their World Cup Group C opener at the Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Andy Robertson will lead Scotland out against Haiti at the World Cup.

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Scotland are in a group with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti (Pic: Getty)

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Scott McTominay (right) during a Scotland training session at the Revolution Training Centre in Foxborough, Massachusetts ahead of the World Cup Group C opener against Haiti.

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Scotland start their World Cup campaign against Haiti on Sunday morning.

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Scotland midfielder Lennon Miller was one of the unlucky few to be axed from the World Cup squad last month. Cr: SNS Group.

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Scotland will face Haiti in Boston.

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Arts news

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Scotland head coach takes a look at his Scotland players one last time before facing Haiti at the World Cup in Foxborough.

Boston invaded, Malbec issues and 28 miles - Scotland's wait is over

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Business

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Politics

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Alex Salmond

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Opinion

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Heritage and Retro

Children on donkeys at St Andrews Beach in July 1961.

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American actress Vera-Ellen leads a pipe band in Princes Street whilst filming the 1956 movie Let's Be Happy.

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Evening News and Dispatch ramblers take a rest by the Harlaw Reservoir, near Balerno, in June 1966.

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Master Salter and founder of Blackthorn Salt Gregorie Marshall alongside the new salt graduation tower on the coast at Ayr.

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Scotsman comment

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Obituaries

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Rugby Union

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