Scotland score early World Cup win as Fifa rule on national garb

Fears that Scotland supporters could be banned from wearing the national garb were raised due to rules stating that only clear bags measuring no more than 6½ x 4½ inches - half the size of a sporran - would be allowed in the venues where Scotland will play in June.

An estimated 20,000 Scots are expected to travel to the USA for the group games against Haiti and Morocco in Boston, and against Brazil in Miami, after Steve Clarke's side secured qualification for a first World Cup in 28 years.

Those wearing the national dress - a common sight at Scotland matches at home and abroad - faced the prospect of leaving their sporrans outside the stadium in lockers or simply discarding them due to strict security criteria.

However, following talks between Fifa and the Scottish Football Association it has been agreed that kilted Scotland fans will be able to enter stadiums wearing a sporran.

An SFA spokesman said: "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.

"The ticketing and membership team at the Scottish FA are in continued dialogue with the tournament hosts to ensure that the Scotland fans will be welcomed to venues in the way they have been across the world."