Scotland manager Steve Clarke described his side's opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as a must-win encounter — and his players delivered. Scotland edged past Haiti 1-0 in their Group C opener at the Boston Stadium.

Clarke acknowledged the pressure of beginning a World Cup campaign on the right foot, expressing satisfaction that the squad rose to the occasion. The result hands Scotland a strong platform as they look to advance from the group stage.

The narrow victory was enough to secure all three points, setting up what promises to be a competitive group campaign for the Scots.