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The National (Scotland)
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Alasdair Ferguson

Scotland's World Cup opponents forced to change kit over 'independence' statement

Jun 5, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Haiti midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (10) passes the ball against Peru during the first half at Nu Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images (Image: Jeff Romance, Jeff Romance-Imagn Images)

SCOTLAND’S opening World Cup match opponents have been forced into a last-minute redesign of their kit by Fifa, due to their jerseys making a “political statement” about independence.

Competing at the tournament for only the second time in their history, Haiti will face off against Scotland in the first round of Group C matches in the early hours on Sunday morning before playing Morocco and Brazil.

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