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  1. 'We felt relaxed on the pitch'published at 08:21 BST

    FT: Haiti 0-1 Scotland

    Scotland captain Andy Robertsontold BBC Sportsound: "What an amazing feeling.

    "The lads achieved their dreams today. It was such a long day waiting, I can't imagine what the fans back home were like staying up so late. The fact we managed to walk out onto the pitch and sing the national anthem together, it was so special. To then go and follow it up with a win, it doesn't get much better than that.

    "Three important points, ok people expected us to win but we had to go out and do it. It was so important to win that game and I'm so glad we did it.

    "The biggest thing was when we scored we didn't look like conceding and that has to be credit to every single player out there that defended for their lives.

    "We worked so well from a defensive point of view and when you're 1-0 up that's what you need.

    "It's the World Cup, it's the biggest stage. People get nervous near the end but we felt pretty relaxed on the pitch."

    Andy RobertsonImage source, PA Media
  2. Watch: 'A must win game and we won' - Clarkepublished at 08:12 BST

    FT: Haiti 0-1 Scotland

  3. Postpublished at 08:09 BST

    Scott Mullen
    BBC Sport Scotland finally at his hotel

    Now been up 22 hours. Seen Scotland win a World Cup game. Now eating crisps for my dinner at 02:30.

    Magic.

  4. Scotland's unofficial national anthempublished at 08:03 BST

    FT: Haiti 0-1 Scotland

    Big shout out to the DJ at Boston Stadium who went straight into disco classic 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie' on the full-time whistle.

    Talk about reading the room!

    For those of you unsure of why the song has become Scotland's unofficial national anthem, click here and take a read.

    And for the Scotland fans who are well aware, hit the play button above and keep the party going!

  5. 'My boys are all right'published at 08:00 BST

    FT: Haiti 0-1 Scotland

    Scotland

    Scotland manager Steve Clarke points his finger at journalists during the post-match news conferenceImage source, Getty Images

    Scotland manager Steve Clarke was asked about the nervy nature of his side's 1-0 win over Haiti, and what that might mean to their chances of progression from a group that also includes Brazil and Morocco.

    His response was emphatic, defiant and resolute.

    "Listen, everybody told us it was a must win game...and we've won it," he said.

    "Not many Scottish teams win when it comes to the World Cup. My boys are all right."

  6. Postpublished at 07:57 BST

    FT: Haiti 0-1 Scotland

    Amy Canavan
    BBC Sport Scotland at Boston Stadium

    At 01:00 local time, two hours post full-time and some Scotland fans were still kicking about the Boston Stadium.

    Soaking it all in, every single second of it.

    After 28 years - 36 for a win - who can blame ‘em.

  7. What does 1-0 win mean for Scotland's chances of qualification?published at 07:55 BST

    FT: Haiti 0-1 Scotland

    Scott Mullen
    BBC Sport Scotland at Boston Stadium

    Scotland fans are no strangers to pondering permutations. But the stakes are much, much higher at a World Cup finals.

    What would a point here mean? What if we lose that one? Might our rivals drop points elsewhere?

    The conversations will already have started, in that most Scottish of ways. Win your first World Cup game in 36 years, immediately think you'll probably lose the next two, and wonder if you're out or not already.

    That's the spirit.

    After the opening round of matches, Scotland sit top of Group C, Brazil and Morocco trailing in their wake. But what chance of a first ever progression out of a major tournament group stage?

    Click here to learn more about Scotland's chances of reaching the knockout phase.

  8. Postpublished at 07:53 BST

    Top of the standings and two points clear of five-time World Cup winners Brazil...how good does that table look Scotland fans?

  9. Scotland leading the way in Group Cpublished at 07:50 BST

    A graphic showing the standings in Group C at the 2026 World Cup
  10. Watch: McGinn fires Scotland to first World Cup win for 36 yearspublished at 07:48 BST

    FT: Haiti 0-1 Scotland

  11. Scotland earn nervy winpublished at 07:44 BST

    FT: Haiti 0-1 Scotland

    Scotland players celebrate scoring a goalImage source, Getty Images

    John McGinn repaid head coach Steve Clarke's faith in him by firing Scotland to their first World Cup win in 36 years as they edged past Haiti on their return to the men's tournament after a 28-year absence.

    Clarke said pre-match that the selection of Aston Villa captain McGinn instead of Ryan Christie was "probably the hardest decision I've ever had to make" and challenged the 31-year-old to prove him right.

    It is safe to say that sending his country to the top of Group C while taking a significant step towards reaching the knockout stage for the first time does just that - even if this was a nerve-shattering night at the Boston Stadium.

    So often one of the first names on the teamsheet, the reason for the uncertainty was Christie's fine performance in last Saturday's final friendly against Bolivia, which also had many Scotland fans hoping for a hefty scoreline here.

    Despite a sharp start, that seldom looked likely against Haiti, with Scotland poor on ball and grateful for their opponents' profligacy.

    Countless balls were swung in to the box by the Caribbean side, and keeper Angus Gunn - who was chosen in front of 43-year-old Craig Gordon, the oldest player at the tournament - was forced to remain on high-alert.

    The memories of past slip-ups against Costa Rica, Iran and Peru hung heavy in the air.

    Despite that, McGinn had the opportunity to ease the Tartan Army's growing concerns with 20 minutes remaining, but instead dragged his effort wide.

    It made for an anxious ending - particularly when Frantzdy Pierrot directed a header wide - to a day fuelled by exhilaration and excitement.

    Read Amy Canavan's full report here.

  12. Watch: Spectacular Vinicius Jr goal earns Brazil draw against Moroccopublished at 07:41 BST

    FT: Brazil 1-1 Morocco

  13. Vinicius Jr rescues draw for Brazilpublished at 07:38 BST

    FT: Brazil 1-1 Morocco

    Vinicius Jr smilesImage source, Getty Images

    Vinicius Jr spared Brazil the embarrassment of defeat in an opening World Cup match for the first since 1934 as his spectacular solo goal earned a draw for the five-time winners against Morocco at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

    Brazil fell behind in the 21st minute when Ismael Saibari lifted the ball over the onrushing Alisson Becker from outside the area following a lapse in communication between the Liverpool goalkeeper and his defenders, Gabriel and Marquinhos.

    It was the first time the African champions had scored against South American opposition at the World Cup, having failed to do so against Peru in 1970 and Brazil in 1998.

    Morocco continued to dominate and, by the 30th minute, had registered 12 shots - the most Brazil have faced in a World Cup match since their encounter with Mexico in 2018.

    But as Mohamed Ouahbi's side failed to capitalise on their advantage, Brazil drew level 13 minutes before the break through Vinicius.

    Making his 50th appearance for the Selecao, he collected a ball from Bruno Guimaraes inside the area, cut inside, and unleashed a fierce strike past Yassine Bounou.

    Former West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta almost put Brazil ahead in first-half stoppage time, but his acrobatic effort was tipped behind for a corner.

    With several members of Brazil's triumphant 2002 squad watching on in New Jersey - including Ronaldo, Kaka and Roberto Carlos - Carlo Ancelotti's side began to move through the gears after the break.

    And although chances were at a premium for both sides, Raphinha came closest to finding an elusive second when he narrowly failed to connect with Guimaraes' low-driven cross across the face of goal.

    The draw means Morocco's wait to win their opening game at a World Cup goes on, while Brazil's remarkable 92‑year unbeaten first-match record remains intact.

    Read the full report here.

  14. USA top Group Dpublished at 07:36 BST

    A graphic of the standings in Group D at the 2026 World Cup
  15. Irankunda makes history as Australia seak victorypublished at 07:34 BST

    FT: Australia 2-0 Turkey

    Nestory Irankunda celebrates by putting a finger to his lipsImage source, Getty Images

    Nestory Irankunda became Australia's youngest World Cup goalscorer as a youthful Socceroos upset Turkey.

    The Watford forward scored a fine first-half goal before Connor Metcalfe got the second to give Tony Popovic's side the perfect start to their Group D campaign in Vancouver.

    Irankunda, at 20 years and 125 days, beat the record of Brett Holman, who scored against Ghana in 2010 when he was aged 26 and 84 days.

    Former Bayern Munich player Irankunda was one of 10 World Cup debutants for Popovic's team in the youngest side in the tournament since France against Australia in 2018.

    Irankunda's finish was superb, a brilliant touch inside after collecting a pass from Paul Okon-Engstler giving him space to find the low strike.

    Turkey, appearing in the World Cup for the first time since 2002, were dominant for large parts but could not find an equaliser at BC Place.

    Defender Abdulkerim Bardakci tried a speculative effort from distance and it took a fine save from Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach to tip it on to a post.

    Beach, a surprise starter ahead of Mat Ryan as he made his first competitive international, also denied Arda Guler from a free-kick and a close-range effort from Zeki Celik in the second half.

    Midfielder Metcalfe pounced on some sloppy play from Turkey before firing a low strike into the bottom corner.

    Read the full report here.

  16. How it stands in Group Bpublished at 07:29 BST

    A graphic of Group B at the 2026 World Cup
  17. Watch: Switzerland stunned by late Qatar equaliserpublished at 07:27 BST

    FT: Qatar 1-1 Switzerland

  18. Late equaliser seals Qatar's first World Cup pointpublished at 07:22 BST

    FT: Qatar 1-1 Switzerland

    Qatar players celebrateImage source, Getty Images

    Qatar scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser as they fought back to draw against Switzerland to claim their first-ever point at a World Cup finals.

    Boualem Khoukhi headed home Homam El Amin's cross in the 94th minute to spark wild celebrations among Julen Lopetegui's squad.

    It delivered a remarkable conclusion to a one-sided affair that Switzerland had dominated and had looked likely to be settled by Breel Embolo's first-half penalty.

    The Switzerland striker fired in after Remo Freuler was clattered by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada, although television replays appeared to show that the Bologna midfielder had strayed marginally offside in the build-up.

    At that stage Murat Yakın's side were heading to the top of Group B with tougher tests to come in their next two fixtures against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Canada.

    However, they were heavily punished for some profligate finishing and a drop in intensity in the closing stages.

    Nottingham Forest forward Dan Ndoye failed to convert several good opportunities while Ruben Vargas and Embolo also missed gilt-edged chances.

    And it allowed Qatar, who were outclassed for long periods, to snatch the most unlikely of points.

    Read the full report here.

  19. Postpublished at 07:20 BST

    Right, there is plenty of Scotland reaction to come over the next few hours.

    But there are a further three games to get you caught up on too.

    Let's run you through those before we return to the Scotland chat.

  20. Celebrations in Glasgowpublished at 07:16 BST

    Fans back at home watched on from the Hydro arena in Glasgow. Doubt many of these people pictured are up yet this morning, unless they're yet to go to bed!

    Scotland fans celebrateImage source, Getty Images
    Scotland fans celebrateImage source, Getty Images
    Scotland fans celebrateImage source, Getty Images
    Scotland fans celebrateImage source, Getty Images