Disaster Index: 6.8 Entry: The Real Deal Acknowledgement Cause: Head coach confirms publicly that Friday's opponents are superior to the 2022 semi-finalists, while tactical formation remains unresolved. Category: Structural / Tactical Evidence: Morocco held Brazil 1-1 in the opening round. Clarke's answer to whether Morocco pose a serious threat was "absolutely." A back three is under consideration — a formation shift under tournament pressure, not from a position of settled confidence. Historical precedent: Scotland have managed the step up from a winnable opener to a significantly upgraded opponent on six documented occasions since 1974. Results are available on request. Affected parties: Defensive unit facing a transitional selection decision; supporters who filed the Haiti win as evidence of broader capacity. Immediate outlook: The Haiti result permits continued participation. It does not prepare the back line for what arrives Friday.