"FIFA have confirmed that sporrans will be permitted into the stadiums following the standard search and inspection procedures and will continue to work together with the Scottish FA to educate their matchday staff as they prepare to welcome fans to Boston and Miami."
"Under current rules at the two stadiums, the only large bags allowed into the grounds must be made from clear plastic and not exceed 30cm x 30cm x 15cm. Any small bags that are not see-through must measure no more than 11cm x 16.5cm almost half the size of many sporrans."
"Thousands of supporters are expected to travel to the US to cheer on Steve Clarke's side after the men's national team qualified for the first time since 1998."
Scottish football supporters have received approval to wear sporrans with their kilts at World Cup matches in the United States. The World Cup stadium code of conduct initially prohibited sporrans due to strict security bag restrictions, which limited large bags to clear plastic containers and small bags to specific dimensions. Following negotiations between FIFA and the Scottish Football Association, an exception was made allowing fans to bring sporrans into stadiums after standard search and inspection procedures. Scotland qualified for the tournament after defeating Denmark 4-2 in November and will face Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil in Boston and Miami respectively.
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