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Scotland's long-awaited return to the World Cup was marked by an unforgettable moment before a ball had even been kicked, as the Tartan Army produced a passionate rendition of Flower of Scotland inside Boston Stadium.
After waiting 28 years to see their national team back on football's biggest stage, thousands of Scottish supporters created a spine-tingling atmosphere as the players emerged for their Group C opener against Haiti.
Tartan Army create unforgettable World Cup moment
Footage shared on social media captured the noise generated by Scotland fans moments before kick-off, with supporters passionately belting out Flower of Scotland as they welcomed Steve Clarke's side onto the pitch.
The occasion marked Scotland's first men's World Cup match since France 1998, bringing an end to one of the longest absences among traditional football nations.
The famous anthem echoed around Boston Stadium as the Tartan Army made their presence felt, providing a fitting backdrop for what was a landmark evening in Scottish football history.
Their support was ultimately rewarded on the pitch as John McGinn scored the decisive goal in a tense 1-0 victory over Haiti.
The Aston Villa midfielder justified Clarke's selection decision by netting the winner to hand Scotland their first World Cup victory since 1990 and move them to the top of Group C.
While Scotland were far from their fluent best and had to withstand plenty of pressure from Haiti, the result leaves them firmly in contention to reach the knockout stages for the first time.
FGG says: A moment 28 years in the making for Scotland fans
For many Scotland supporters, simply hearing Flower of Scotland ring around a World Cup stadium again was worth the wait.
The Tartan Army helped generate one of the standout atmospheres of the tournament so far and, crucially, the team rewarded that incredible backing with three points.
After nearly three decades away, Scotland's World Cup return could hardly have started any better.