Scotland manager Steve Clarke has declared his squad can go into their second group-stage match at the 2026 World Cup with greater confidence, after the national side claimed their first World Cup victory in 29 years with a win over Haiti.

The result lifts a considerable weight from Scotland's shoulders — and from Clarke's — heading into what promises to be a far tougher test against Morocco, one of the most formidable sides at this tournament.

Clarke acknowledged the significance of the win, noting that it relieves the pressure his players had been carrying after a lengthy wait for World Cup success. Scotland's last victory at a World Cup came in 1996, meaning an entire generation of supporters had never seen their country win at this stage of the competition.

With three points now secured, Scotland enter the Morocco fixture in a more stable position within their group. Morocco represent a considerably steeper challenge, having established themselves among the world's elite after their historic run to the semi-finals at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Clarke's side will need to draw on every bit of the momentum generated by the Haiti result if they are to take anything from the match against the Atlas Lions. However, the psychological breakthrough of that long-awaited first win should not be underestimated.