Andy Robertson (foto: Posnetek zaslona)
Scotland captain Andy Robertson left fans talking after finding an unusual way to work around FIFA's new throw-in countdown rule during the win over Haiti.
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Andy Robertson has become an unexpected World Cup talking point after fans spotted a clever tactic he used to deal with FIFA's new throw-in countdown rule.
The Scotland captain showcased his quick thinking during his side's 1-0 victory over Haiti in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
While the match itself was tense and hard-fought, one small moment involving Robertson quickly caught the attention of supporters online.
A creative solution
Under FIFA's new regulations, players have only five seconds to take a throw-in once they are holding the ball.
Rather than rushing the restart, Robertson appeared to find a simple workaround.
After collecting the ball, the 32-year-old briefly placed it on the ground, effectively stopping the countdown before picking it up again when his teammates were in position.
The move immediately sparked discussion among fans watching the game.
Fans divided by Robertson's trick
Social media quickly filled with reactions to the Scotland skipper's actions.
Some supporters praised Robertson's intelligence and game management.
Others questioned whether the loophole should be allowed under the spirit of the rule.
Regardless of opinion, the moment highlighted how players are already adapting to one of the World Cup's newest regulations.
Scotland get the result they needed
The incident came during a match that was far from straightforward for Steve Clarke's side.
John McGinn scored the game's only goal in the 28th minute, with his effort taking a deflection before finding the net.
Scotland were forced to work hard for the victory and survived several controversial moments along the way.
Many observers felt Haiti were unlucky not to receive at least one penalty, while others argued Scotland escaped a potential red card.
Top of the group
Whatever the controversy, Scotland secured the three points and moved to the top of Group C following Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco.
The result has eased some of the pressure on Clarke's squad ahead of a crucial clash against Morocco.
The Scotland manager admitted afterwards that the opening victory gives his team greater confidence heading into the rest of the group stage.
For now, though, many fans are talking less about McGinn's winning goal and more about Robertson's clever response to one of football's newest rules.