Scotland return to World Cup after 28 years as fans pack fanzones for Haiti clash

After a 28-year absence, Scotland are back on the World Cup stage this afternoon, facing Haiti in their opening match of the tournament. The men’s national team, appearing in the competition for the first time since 1998, take the field amid a wave of national anticipation. Across the country, supporters are flocking to fanzones and pubs to watch the game. In Glasgow, the Hydro arena has been set up as a special venue where thousands are expected to gather, transforming the city into a sea of tartan and noise. The match kicks off today, Saturday 13 June, with exact timings confirmed for UK viewers. For a nation that has waited more than a quarter of a century for this moment, every kick will be savoured.