Scotland returns to the World Cup after a 28-year absence. Bournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie shared that the squad carries the pain of Euro 2024, where they lost 1-0 to Hungary in the 100th minute of a group match in Stuttgart.
Christie noted that Scotland "still has nightmares" about the 5-1 defeat to Germany at Euro 2024. That tournament also opened with a match against hosts, drawing a parallel before Scotland's Group C opener against Haiti.
Scotland's Group C features Haiti (match in three days), Brazil, and is considered the most favorable on paper. Christie remarked that facing Haiti before Brazil represents the best-case scenario for starting the tournament.
The primary goal is to become Scotland's first ever side to progress from the group stage at a major tournament. This historic milestone drives the team's motivation as they attempt to achieve a transformative result.
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