Scotland returns to the World Cup in Boston for the first time in 28 years, facing a must-win opener. According to BBC Sport, the stakes are unmistakable. Nearly three decades of absence means this match carries the weight of expectations built over a generation. It's Scotland's chance to prove they belong on football's biggest stage and make their long-awaited return count.

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