Scotland start with Shankland and Adams in attack against Haiti

Scotland is set to make its return to the World Cup stage after a 26-year absence, with coach Steve Clarke naming a forward-focused lineup for their opening Group C match against Haiti. Lawrence Shankland and Che Adams have been chosen to spearhead Scotland's attack in their first World Cup finals appearance since 1998.

In midfield, Scott McTominay has been included in the starting eleven despite suffering from a stomach bug earlier in the week. He is set to partner John McGinn in an attack-minded midfield. Angus Gunn has been selected as the starting goalkeeper, getting the nod over Craig Gordon, who recently recovered from an injury.

Haiti's starting lineup sees striker Duckens Nazon relegated to the bench. Coach Sebastien Migne has opted to field two players with experience in England's Premier League: Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Wilson Isidor. Haiti's team includes goalkeeper Johny Placide, defenders Carlens Arcus, Ricardo Ade, Hannes Delcroix, and Martin Experience, midfielders Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Danley Jean Jacques, Louicius Deedson, and Ruben Providence, and forwards Wilson Isidor and Frantzdy Pierrot.

Scotland's starting XI features Angus Gunn in goal, with Aaron Hickey, Andy Robertson, Grant Hanley, and Jack Hendry in defense. The midfield comprises Scott McTominay, John McGinn, Lewis Ferguson, and Ben Gannon-Doak, supporting the attacking duo of Che Adams and Lawrence Shankland.