US correspondent, Sky News james.matthews@sky.uk

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"You guys are like crazy! I like it! I love it!" The much-anticipated World Cup match between Scotland and Haiti is nearing, but it seems this rivalry is bringing opposing fans together to forge new football friendships @jamesmatthewsky joins #TheWrap, live from Boston
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Tartan Army and Haitians have found each other #party
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28-years later and Scotland has qualified for the World Cup again. @jamesmatthewsky, donning some retro 1998 Sky merch, speaks to Scottish fans, new and old, for their predictions for the game against Haiti trib.al/gsDT0yi 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233
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U.S. correspondent @jamesmatthewsky speaks to Haiti fans ahead of their opening game against Scotland. Haiti is one of the countries on Donald Trump's travel ban list, which was announced last year as part of the government's crackdown on immigration.
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'Choose Scotland': On the road with the Tartan Army Our correspondent @jamesmatthewsky takes in the mood with Scotland fans who have travelled to the U.S. ahead of their first World Cup fixture against Haiti.
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It’s Summer 1998 and two big things are happening in my life.   Firstly, Scotland has made the World Cup finals opening game in Paris v the mighty Brazil. Secondly, I've just sold Sports Division, my life's work, 14 years on from selling gutties from the back of a van, to Europe’s biggest independent sports retailer employing 7,500 people. I've been very lucky.   I'm 37 with two small kids and very large cheque in the bank. What could possibly go wrong?   Of course we're going to Paris, boys’ trip, best seats in the house courtesy of Adidas. I was their biggest customer in Europe.   First stop once we land is the pub, of course. Now I know little bit about football, @williehaughey says I know less than that, but the thrill of going with your mates to support Scotland taking on Brazil is intoxicating. And so was the pub.   We were having a great time, the singing, the jokes, the sheer positive anticipation, and as the pints were sunk, the bravery increased. Of course we have a chance against Brazil.   It's getting time to leave for the stadium, just one more. We’ve really got to go now. Just one more. We must must go now! No, let's just stay here and give the best tickets in the house away, let's watch the game in the pub. The Optical Express folks who got the tickets must have had a ball. We all stayed in the pub and had a great time, but I don't remember the score.   Anyhow, on we go into Paris to a party at the Buddha bar organised by a guy I barely knew called @David_Yarrow. What happens in the Buddha bar stays in the Buddha bar.  The most important outcome of that night was my friendship with Yarrow.   Fast forward to summer 2026. Scotland have qualified for the World Cup. Who’s in our group? The mighty Brazil, aw naw!   David and Jane Yarrow are throwing a party in Boston with the proceeds going to @streetsoccerSCO, founded by the incomparable @MrDavidDuke. David taught us at the Hunter Foundation the importance of football to help people with homelessness, addiction, and facing other tough realities, re-connect into society.   Football is the catalyst that makes it work.   Before a ball is kicked in a World Cup that some say has lost its heart, a group of Scottish patriots with hearts of gold at a party in Boston will have raised over £500k to help people back home who need a wee hand up. Scotland’s chances of winning the World Cup might be slim. And I don't know much about football. But what I do know is that our wee nation will show the world football does have a heart and it's cloaked in a tartan scarf.   Enjoy the video. x.com/SirTomhunter/status/20…

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Why was top referee denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup? @jamesmatthewssky spoke to Andrew Giuliani, the White House's top official for the World Cup, with less than 48 hours to go until the tournament kicks off
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Sky's @jamesmatthewsky has spoken with Donald Trump, asking: 'If Netanyahu goes back to war with Iran, will you be with him?' The U.S. President told him 'Iran is doing what it has to do', after Iran and Israel exchanged fire for the first time since a ceasefire was agreed in April. 🎧 trib.al/FEpbbpn
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Our report from rural Pennsylvania asking people about the rising cost of living from the war in Iran. Just two weeks ago, President Trump said: “I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation” So who do people blame? And will rising prices cost Trump at the midterms? @jamesmatthewsky
The war in Iran has forced a hike in prices around the world. In the U.S., polls show economic confidence has hit a four-year low. Pennsylvania voted Trump in when he said he'd bring down prices. @jamesmatthewsky asks locals - how's that working out? trib.al/akN4Q6E
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The war in Iran has forced a hike in prices around the world. In the U.S., polls show economic confidence has hit a four-year low. Pennsylvania voted Trump in when he said he'd bring down prices. @jamesmatthewsky asks locals - how's that working out? trib.al/akN4Q6E
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Donald Trump has grand plans for America's 250th "birthday" on the 4th of July - but they're starting to unravel. @jamesmatthewsky and @Stone_SkyNews explain why on #Trump100. Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🔗 podfollow.com/trump100/view
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The US is "not there yet" ​regarding a deal with ⁠Iran, JD Vance has told reporters. Asked on the matter at the White House press briefing earlier today, the US treasury secretary said negotiators had "been going back and forth". Listen here: podfollow.com/trump100 @jamesmatthewsky | @Stone_SkyNews
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NEW: Sky News came to Ireland in an attempt to question Nicola Sturgeon about claims she shut down scrutiny of SNP finances at the same time her ex-husband Peter Murrell stole £400k from party. She entered the kitchen to avoid questions with security pushing me away. @SkyNews
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‘Once the game starts, these humanitarian issues fade into the background.’ @marthakelner and @jamesmatthewsky discuss if Guadalajara’s missing persons crisis will overshadow the World Cup, as the Mexican city prepares to host four world cup matches podfollow.com/trump100/view
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