Scotland supporters find themselves in an agonising limbo as their World Cup hopes hang by the thinnest of threads.
Steve Clarke’s side currently sit seventh among third-place finishers, with eight teams from that position advancing to the round of 32.
The situation got worse before fans had even left the stadium, as South Africa’s shock victory over South Korea pushed the Koreans into third place with superior goal difference to Scotland.
With just three of the twelve groups wrapped up, the Tartan Army won’t know their fate until Saturday evening at the earliest.
Scotland fans were left devastated after defeat to Brazil
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It’s unlikely Scotland will squeeze through, but it’s not completely impossible either.
For the first time ever, knockout football could be within reach.
The dedication of travelling supporters has been nothing short of remarkable.
“My dad’s got a flight home on Friday,” Callum from Linwood told BBC Scotland. “He’s away back to work, but I chucked my job and sold my car to come here, so I’m not going home now. I’ll stay and see what happens.”
Dave Watson, presenter on the No Scotland No Party podcast, had originally booked his return flight for after the final but has now changed course entirely.
He’s heading to New York on Thursday to wait it out until Scotland’s destiny becomes clear.
Then there’s Alan Horsburgh, facing a five-hour coach journey from Miami to Orlando during which he plans to work through what he describes as “eight million different permutations” to figure out where Scotland might end up playing.
Some Scotland fans have no plans on going home anytime soon
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Should Scotland somehow scrape through, three potential destinations await.
The most familiar option would be a return to Boston, where they’d face Group E winners Germany on Monday 29 June.
A second route is already locked in – Mexico awaits in Mexico City during the early hours of Wednesday 1 July.
There’s also an outside chance of meeting France or Norway at the MetLife Stadium in New York on Tuesday 30 June.
For fans leaving Miami on Sunday, the costs vary wildly.
Getting to New York is a bargain at just £17 for a flight to JFK.
Boston comes in at £261 including luggage.
Mexico City is the priciest option – a direct flight lasting three and a half hours will set you back £433, though cheaper connecting routes through Denver take over 13 hours.
Each potential destination offers something different for the Tartan Army.
Scotland face an anxious wait to find out if they have qualified
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Boston feels like home turf now – Scotland played their first two group matches at the 64,000-seat stadium there, and fans have grown fond of the bars and pubs along the George River.
Mexico City would mean playing at the legendary Azteca, which holds 83,000 after its tournament makeover and witnessed Maradona’s infamous “hand of god” moment.
The altitude at 2,200 metres above sea level might cause problems, mind.
New York is probably the most expensive city for keeping busy, with a return trip from Penn Station to the stadium costing a hefty $98.
Accommodation prices remain at the premium rates fans have endured for the past fortnight.
It all feels incredibly hypothetical, but the faithful are keeping hope alive.
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