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Scotland

Scotland’s rare opening win takes pressure off, says coach Steve Clarke

Scotland's John McGinn scoring their winner in the 1-0 victory over Haiti at the World Cup on June 13.
Scotland's John McGinn scoring their winner in the 1-0 victory over Haiti at the World Cup on June 13.

Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Haiti v Scotland - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 13, 2026 Scotland's John McGinn scores their first goal past Haiti's Johny Placide REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Haiti v Scotland - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 13, 2026 Scotland's John McGinn scores their first goal past Haiti's Johny Placide REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Carlo Ancelotti urges patience as Brazil make slow World Cup start with 1-1 draw against Morocco

Coach Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil were left with questions to answer after a disjointed display.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil were left with questions to answer after a disjointed display.

Scotland start with Shankland and Adams in attack against Haiti

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Bolivia v Scotland - Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S. - June 6, 2026 Scotland's Lawrence Shankland during the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Caean Couto
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Bolivia v Scotland - Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S. - June 6, 2026 Scotland's Lawrence Shankland during the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Caean Couto

Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil face tough opening test at World Cup against Morocco

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti with Casemiro during a training session in 2025.
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti with Casemiro during a training session in 2025.

Scotland’s Tartan Army digs deep into pockets for World Cup return

Many Scotland fans are brimming with confidence that their team will advance into the knockout rounds of a World Cup for the first time ever.
Many Scotland fans are brimming with confidence that their team will advance into the knockout rounds of a World Cup for the first time ever.

Haiti not at World Cup to make up the numbers, says coach Sebastien Migne

Jun 2, 2026; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Haiti manager Sebastien Migne watches his team against New Zealand during the second half at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images
Jun 2, 2026; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Haiti manager Sebastien Migne watches his team against New Zealand during the second half at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Scotland ready to stop their opening day stumbles, Clarke says

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2024 Qualifier - Group A - Scotland v Norway - Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - November 19, 2023  Scotland manager Steve Clarke reacts after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2024 Qualifier - Group A - Scotland v Norway - Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - November 19, 2023  Scotland manager Steve Clarke reacts after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo

Scotland and Haiti target vital opening win with tougher games ahead

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Bolivia v Scotland - Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S. - June 6, 2026 Scotland's Scott McTominay during the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Caean Couto
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Bolivia v Scotland - Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey, U.S. - June 6, 2026 Scotland's Scott McTominay during the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Caean Couto

More oldies than ever at World Cup as over-40s rock on

A record eight players aged 40 or older have been selected to play in the 2026 World Cup, including (from left) Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Croatia's Luka Modric, and Bosnia and Herzegovina's Edin Dzeko.
A record eight players aged 40 or older have been selected to play in the 2026 World Cup, including (from left) Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Croatia's Luka Modric, and Bosnia and Herzegovina's Edin Dzeko.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.