The Tartan Army is unbowed. After more than a week of partying in Boston, Scotland's fans are in high spirits ahead of tonight's potentially difficult match against Morocco, the second fixture of the 2026 World Cup for Steve Clarke's side.
The game is one of four on Friday, alongside USA vs Australia, Brazil vs Haiti and Turkey vs Paraguay. But for Scotland, the stakes are clear: a huge step towards the knockout stages is within reach.
“Tartan Army partying in Boston as Scotland face Morocco in World Cup 2026 must-win.”
The build-up has been fuelled by an electrifying Thursday at the tournament. Mexico broke through the group stages with a second home win, beating South Korea 1-0 despite being booed by their own fans. Canada made their supporters ecstatic, thumping Qatar to equal a home victory margin record set in 1978 – though the triumph was marred by a serious injury to midfielder Ismael Kone, who appeared to break his leg, ending his World Cup.
Elsewhere, Ghana beat Panama 1-0, Colombia swept Uzbekistan 3-1, and Czechia drew 1-1 with South Africa.
As kick-off approaches, the Tartan Army remains defiant, their week-long party in Boston a testament to the belief that Scotland can deliver on the biggest stage.