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- Scotland arrive at the World Cup in strong form after a 4–0 victory over Bolivia in their final warm-up match. Clarke described the priorities as avoiding injuries, delivering a good performance, and securing a result, and Scotland achieved all three.
- A dispute has erupted with Norway after Scotland cancelled a planned behind-closed-doors training match shortly before the tournament. Norway coach Ståle Solbakken called the move “unprofessional,” while Clarke said the decision was driven by injury concerns and risk management ahead of the World Cup.
- Scotland’s squad has now settled into its training base in North Carolina as preparations continue for their opening World Cup fixture. Clarke has urged his players to embrace the occasion as Scotland return to the tournament for the first time since 1998.
