The best pictures from Scotland's victorious World Cup return

ByJack Herrall
BBC Sport Scotland
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After 28 long years, Scotland made a memorable return to the World Cup thanks to John McGinn's match-winning strike against Haiti.

For the first time since 1990, the national side took three points on the world's biggest stage, in what was at times a nervy game.

BBC Sport Scotland has collated some of the best pictures from the famous triumph for you to look back on, before attention turns to Morocco on Friday.

World Cup fever swept through Boston and the surrounding areas Image source, Getty Images
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World Cup fever swept through Boston and the surrounding areas

Scott McTominay and Ross Stewart arrive in styleImage source, Getty Images
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Scott McTominay and Ross Stewart arrive at the stadium in style

Head coach Steve Clarke was in relaxed mood pre-matchImage source, PA Media
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Head coach Steve Clarke was in relaxed mood pre-match

Andy Robertson's top hangs in the dressing room, ahead of some pre-match team talksImage source, Getty Images
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The shirts of Andy Robertson and Scott McTominay hang in the dressing room

The pre-match glitz and glamour Image source, Getty Images
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The pre-match glitz and glamour made it all feel very real after nearly three decades of hurt

Scotland fans packed the Boston Stadium, many of them favouring the coral-coloured away topImage source, Reuters
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Scotland fans packed the Boston Stadium, many of them favouring the coral-coloured away top

The starting XI that ended Scotland's 28-year wait for a World Cup berthImage source, Getty Images
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The starting XI that ended Scotland's 28-year wait for a World Cup berth

Ben Gannon-Doak was Scotland's spark early on, giving his opposite number a torrid time Image source, Getty Images
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Ben Gannon-Doak was Scotland's spark early on

A goal for all of Scotland - John McGinn's 28th-minute strike made the differenceImage source, Getty Images
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A goal for all of Scotland - John McGinn's 28th-minute strike made the difference

Let the celebrations commenceImage source, Getty Images
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Let the celebrations commence

McGinn and co celebrate his goalImage source, PA Media
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McGinn and his team-mates celebrate his goal

A trademark McGinn pose after his goalImage source, Getty Images
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A trademark McGinn pose after his goal

John McGinn all smiles with some friends and family post-matchImage source, PA Media
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John McGinn all smiles with some friends and family post-match

Captain Andy Roberton with his friends and family after the full-time whistle Image source, PA Media
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Captain Andy Robertson with his friends and family after the full-time whistle

No slowing down for these Scotland fans after the full-time whistleImage source, PA Media
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No slowing down for these Scotland fans after the full-time whistle

We're on top of the world (Group C)... for nowImage source, PA Media
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Scotland are on top of the world (well, Group C) for now