Scotland’s World Cup Return
Past Scars Resurface
Scotland’s Tartan Army is bracing for a World Cup opener against 83rd-ranked Haiti, ending a a 28-year absence. Fans are feeling both excitement and trepidation, as past encounters with seemingly weaker teams like Costa Rica and Peru evoke a “shudder” among experienced supporters. History shows a mixed bag for Scotland in tournament curtain-raisers.

