Scotland manager Steve Clarke says Scotland treated their World Cup Group C opener against Haiti as a “must-win game” after securing a 1-0 victory at the Boston Stadium. The win marks Scotland’s first World Cup match victory in 36 years, with Clarke speaking in a proud, confident and defiant tone following the result. Multiple outlets report that Clarke’s comments center on the importance of the match for Scotland’s campaign, framing the performance as delivering the result needed from the outset of the group stage. While coverage focuses on Clarke’s reaction rather than new tactical details, the consistent message across sources is that Scotland start the tournament with a narrow but decisive win over Haiti. The outcome places the result as the foundation for Scotland’s early position in Group C, and Clarke’s post-match remarks highlight how the team approached the fixture and responded when it mattered most.