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Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Steve Clarke's side kick off their campaign against Haiti at the Gillette Stadium in Boston.Haiti fans take to the streets back homeBy Tara Anson-WalshRight, we've heard a lot about Scotland, but what do you need to know about Haiti?Haiti are ranked 40 places below Scotland and are expected to be up against it tonight. They've been unable to play a game at home for the last five years due to the country largely being in the hands of gangs.Their coach, Sebastian Migne, has never set foot on the island and most of their players were born abroad. It will also be hard for their fans to be at the World Cup as US travel bans imposed by President Donald Trump's administration - together with cost - put the notion out of reach.Nonetheless, videos being shared today showed that hordes of people have been marking the occasion by taking to the streets of the Caribbean island, and it certainly looks like they're enjoying themselves.enjoying themselves.'Reports that thousands of Scotland fans are still outside stadium'The salmon pink Scotland change strip - which Clarke’s players will play in tonight - far outnumbering the dark blue among the fans in stadium.Reports that thousands of Scotland fans are still outside stadium. Security naturally extremely tight.Just over an hour before kick-off, let’s hope everyone gets in on time.Scotland Team News - McTominay startsBy Tara Anson-WalshAnd indeed, Scott McTominay is in the starting line-up. As is John McGinn, with there being some doubt over his position in the starting XI after he was left out of Scotland' final warm-up game. Steve Clarke: Scott McTominay is 'ready to go'By Tara Anson-WalshScotland boss Steve Clarke confirmed that Scott McTominay is 'perfect' and 'ready to go' ahead of tonight's game.McTominay was nursing a stomach bug earlier in the week but looks to have recovered in time for tonight's game.Clarke ensured not to heap too much pressure on McTominay though, saying: 'I think I have 26 superstars here. If you try and put so much on to one player is not fair. Some daft coach put him as a centre-half five years ago, obviously he's not a centre-half.'Ryan Christie set to start on the benchJohn Mcgarry at Gillette Stadium:The big team news is that, as was widely predicted, Ryan Christie starts on the bench. Lewis Ferguson replaces him to offer more solidity.Tartan Army takes over BostonBy Tara Anson-WalshBoston, the birthplace of the American Revolution, is used to a bit of high-octane drama on its streets.A city famed for its world-class universities (including Harvard and MIT) and its sports teams (Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and New England Patriots), it truly is quite the fitting venue for Scotland's first World Cup game since 1998.And it looks like the Tartan Army - Scotland's passionate fanbase - have been enjoying the build-up, too!Some fans have been on this boat in Boston Harbour from 11am this morning apparently. Let's hope they'll still be able to see the game when they finally get there!'Excitement building at the Boston Stadium'Excitement building at the Boston Stadium ahead of Scotland v Haiti. Only problem is that the stadium - the home of the New England Patriots - is actually 28 miles from Boston.We passed a convoy of 22 yellow school buses on way up which were hired by the Tartan Army. What a sight.Welcome back, Scotland. We've missed you!By Tara Anson-WalshGood morning to those of you joining us for our live coverage of Scotland's game against Haiti in their Group C opener.It's a pretty early for those of us unlucky ones who were unable to grab a golden ticket to the United States this summer, but the vibes are high nonetheless!Let us know where you're watching the game in the comments, I'd love to hear from you this evening.In Boston, we have our experienced journalists Riath Al-Samarrai, John Mcgarry and Charlotte Daly reporting live from the ground this evening, and they'll be able to give us a taste of what it's like at the stadium hosting Scotland's biggest game in 28 years.Key Updates
