Haiti hit by kit ruling and injury ahead of Scotland opener

Kit chaos on the eve of the opener

FIFA have forced Haiti to change their World Cup kit just before Saturday's opening match against Scotland. The ruling came down on political grounds, though exact details are still emerging (2) (4). Your team will now take the field in a modified strip, the last thing any squad needs the day before the biggest game of their lives.

Pierre ruled out, Metusala called in

Midfielder Leverton Pierre will miss the entire World Cup with a heel/achilles injury. Garven-Michée Metusala has been called up as his replacement (3) (4). It's a tough blow, Pierre was expected to feature in the engine room, and losing him this late gives the coaching staff little time to adjust.

Scotland sweating on McTominay

Scotland's Scott McTominay missed training with a stomach bug, but the camp insists he will be fit for Saturday. Kenny McLean joked, "Hopefully that doesn't spread" (1). Scotland remain heavy favorites, with their attack built around McTominay and John McGinn pulling the strings (5).

Your danger men

Duckens Nazon, Frantzdy Pierrot, Louicius Deedson, and Ruben Providence are the names being flagged in previews as Haiti's threat going forward (6) (7). The challenge is clear: Scotland expect to dominate, but they don't know what your team brings. That silence can be an advantage.