Scotland wrap up their World Cup preparations with a comfortable victory in their final home friendly, sealing a positive note before the tournament. However, midfielder Billy Gilmour has been ruled out after sustaining a knee injury in that match, prompting a return to Napoli for rehabilitation and leaving a notable gap in the midfield engine room. With the squad eager to translate the friendly's momentum into the group stage, Scotland will be intent on securing early points and establishing themselves as serious contenders.
Scotland matches up against Haiti in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday at Stade Sylvio Cator for a cagey affair. Scotland have conceded just three goals across their last four away matches (average 0.75 goals against) and have won six, drawn one and lost three of their last ten in all competitions. They will be looking to extend their deep tournament run under Steve Clarke, who has made the Tartan Army an organised, compact side with a knack for set-piece play and late runs into the box. The side are a patient unit with a well-disciplined structure, and Clarke's side like to use the wide areas and the aerial threat of their attackers to stretch the opposition, who they press relentlessly to win the second balls. The Tartan Army can switch between a 4-2-3-1 or a three-at-the-back system with ease, and the likes of Callum McGinn and Scott McTominay provide a second-wave of aggression in midfield.
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