Disaster Index: 7.4 Entry: The Langford Dependency Cause: Scotland's most celebrated moment of World Cup 2026 belonging to a Texas Rangers outfielder. Category: External Dependency / Emotional Evidence: Four matches into the tournament, the wildest collective abandon the Tartan Army has managed was triggered by a Wyatt Langford home run at Fenway Park. The Haiti win was described as unconvincing. Morocco and Brazil produced meek surrenders. The scoreboard that moved Scotland most was in baseball. Historical precedent: Scotland has a documented record of outsourcing hope to other nations, other results, and other sports. This is the first confirmed case involving a designated hitter. Affected parties: The Tartan Army. Steve Clarke. Anyone who booked time off for the Morocco game. Immediate outlook: The campaign has ended. The Langford home run remains the high-water mark. The Index files this without recommendation. Filed: 30 September 2026 / Post-Brazil, campaign close