Scotland Gets Bank Holiday for World Cup Opener
Update: 2026-01-05
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Scotland fans rejoice! First Minister John Swinney proposes a bank holiday for the World Cup opener against Haiti. The tournament, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, features Scotlands first appearance in nearly two decades. Group stage opponents include Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti. Excitement builds as Swinney aims to unite fans, boost tourism, and put Scotland on the world stage. Meanwhile, England fans miss out on a bank holiday for their opener against Croatia, with critics urging Scotland to aim higher. Fans on both sides of the border eagerly await the matches.
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