Scotland's narrow victory over Haiti in Boston may not have been pretty, but it kept alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages for the first time ever. The win came against the lowest-ranked side in the competition, leaving questions about whether they can rise to bigger challenges ahead.

Former Scotland captain Scott Brown expects manager Steve Clarke to shift tactics for the remaining Group C matches. Brown believes Ryan Christie will start both games, with Scotland likely abandoning the two-striker system for a more compact formation. Neil McCann backs Lyndon Dykes as the preferred lone striker, praising his ability to hold up play and link midfield runners.

Pat Nevin argues for a back-three system, warning that Morocco's fluid attack will exploit any gaps in a flat back four. These tactical concerns reflect deeper worries about Scotland's ability to control games against superior opposition.

History weighs heavily on Scottish football after exits in 1974, 1978 and 1982 all came on goal difference. Charlie Adam summed up the reality: 'We're the third best team in the group, that's just the way it is.' Progress now depends on whether Scotland can combine their renowned resilience with better technical execution.