‘Just listen to this!’ Scotland are back at the World Cup after 28 years

Scotland’s return to the World Cup brought an emotional scene as players and supporters sang Flower of Scotland together before their match against Haiti at the Boston Stadium.

The moment marked the first time in 28 years that Scotland have been at a World Cup, making the occasion especially significant for the squad and travelling fans. The atmosphere captured the sense of pride and anticipation surrounding Scotland’s comeback on the global stage.

A long-awaited World Cup return

Scotland’s presence at the tournament ends a 28-year absence from the World Cup, a wait that has made this appearance all the more meaningful. The pre-match singing of the national anthem highlighted the bond between the team and supporters as they prepared to face Haiti.

For Scotland, simply being back at the World Cup is a major milestone. The scene at the Boston Stadium reflected both the emotion of the occasion and the excitement of competing again among football’s biggest nations.

‘Just listen to this!’

The BBC Sport video captured the moment with the line: “Just listen to this!” as Scotland’s players and fans joined together in song. It was a powerful reminder of how much the tournament return meant to everyone connected with the team.

With the match against Haiti set against that backdrop, Scotland’s World Cup comeback began with a memorable display of unity, noise and national pride.