Scotland will begin their World Cup campaign on June 13 against Haiti, followed by Morocco on June 19 and Brazil on June 24. Paul Lambert believes the first match is pivotal because it can provide a foothold in the group. He notes that Brazil and Morocco play each other in their opening game, meaning outcomes in that matchup could affect Scotland’s path. Lambert describes Morocco as a strong team, referencing their performance in the last World Cup and saying they deserved to beat Scotland in 1998. He also suggests Brazil is not at the same level as in 1998, and that Scotland’s chances depend on results across the group.
"“The first game is pivotal. We have to win that and get off to a good start. ”That gives you a lot of foothold in the group. Brazil and Morocco play each other in their first game, so something's got to give. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week."
"“But Morocco, as everybody saw in the last World Cup, are a good side. ”Even when we played them 98, they deserved to beat us. We just never turned up.”"
"“But is the Brazilian team what it was in 1998? No, it's nowhere near that level. Paul Lambert was part of Scotland's squad in 1998 (Image credit: Getty Images) ”If we can get a result in our first game, that gives us a foothold going into the Morocco game - but it depends on the groups because it's a diffe"
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