Scotland's final preparations for this summer's World Cup are now set, with a friendly against Bolivia confirmed for Saturday, 6 June. The match will be played at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, and broadcast live on the BBC with a 21:00 BST kick-off.

This fixture completes a strategic series of friendlies designed to mirror Scotland's Group C opponents. Having already faced Japan (Asia) and Ivory Coast (Africa), the clash with Bolivia provides crucial South American experience ahead of their tournament opener against Haiti and subsequent matches against Brazil and Morocco.

Head coach Steve Clarke welcomed the confirmation, stating, "Bolivia will provide us with a feel for South American opposition, and will no doubt give us a stern test as they recover from the disappointment of defeat in the World Cup play-offs."

The Bolivians, ranked 76th in the world, arrive with a point to prove after narrowly missing out on World Cup qualification, losing their inter-confederation play-off final to Iraq. Their qualifying campaign, however, was notable, finishing seventh in the tough South American group and even securing a memorable 1-0 home victory over Brazil last September.

For Scotland, following recent 1-0 friendly defeats, this match represents a vital final opportunity to build momentum and refine tactics. They will first host Curaçao at Hampden Park on 30 May before this transatlantic test against a motivated Bolivian side.