Scotland supporters are preparing to head back to pubs and fan zones for the next World Cup match.

Steve Clarke’s men will take on Morocco on Friday night for the second group stage game, kicking off at 11pm UK time.

While thousands of the Tartan Army have travelled to the US for the game, excitement is also at fever-pitch back in Scotland, with venues expected to be packed.

The Scots are at the World Cup for the first time in 28 years and began their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Haiti at Boston Stadium in Foxborough on Saturday.

The Morocco clash is the last game Scotland play in Boston before heading to Miami to face Brazil on June 24.

A win against Morocco will ensure Scotland make it out of the group stage for the first time.

With a draw, the team is all but guaranteed to secure qualification.

A Scotland fan smiling while holding up a flag
Thousands of Scotland fans have flocked to the US for the World Cup (Martin Rickett/PA)

Morocco, ranked sixth in the world compared to Scotland in 37th, are heavy favourites but the Tartan Army are nonetheless dreaming of making history.

The late-night kick-offs for Scotland’s group stage games means most councils around the country have chosen to allow extended licensing hours for pubs and other venues.

The Ovo Hydro arena in Glasgow will once again host Scotland’s largest fan zone, with doors opening at 7.30pm on Friday ahead of the game.

There will be a programme of music, entertainment and punditry before fans watch the match on a 20-metre screen.

Scotland fans in Boston – FIFA World Cup 2026
Boston is awash with tartan as Scotland prepare for their second World Cup game in the city (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Thousands of fans are expected to attend the Hydro during Scotland’s group stage fixtures.

Ahead of the Scotland v Haiti match, Dominic McKay, chief executive of the SEC, which includes the Hydro, said: “This summer will be a moment that lives beyond football and one of real national significance.

“The stage is now set for an unforgettable series of events where supporters can come together as the drama unfolds in the United States.”