Scotland fans face an anxious wait to discover if the team has qualified for the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time.
Steve Clarke’s side lost 3-0 to Brazil in Miami but a third place finish in Group C means they could still make the last 32 of the World Cup.
The eight best third placed teams will progress but the qualifiers may not be confirmed until the last group games conclude, at about 05:00 BST on Sunday.
The men’s team has failed to progress beyond the group stages at eight World Cups and four European Championships.
But at the 13th attempt the hopes of a nation are hanging by a thread after back-to-back defeats.
Scotland lost 1-0 against Morocco on Friday, in the second of two matches in Boston.
The first, a 1-0 victory over Haiti, secured a vital three points.
But goal difference will now be critical and Scotland’s is minus three.
According to statisticians the nation currently has a 49.2% chance of progressing.
Dejected captain Andy Robertson fears they have not done enough to make the knockouts.
He told BBC Scotland: “The next couple of days is going to be horrible.”
Fans will spend the remaining group matches refreshing a table showing the best third-placed teams, desperately hoping Scotland can remain in the top eight.
Thousands of Tartan Army footsoldiers followed the game in a giant Fifa fan zone in Bayfront Park.
Dario, from Hurlford, was joined by friends Ewen, from Troon, and George, from Irvine.
Dario said: “I’m tired, deflated, gutted. We were expecting a draw, we woke up absolutely buzzing.
“It’s worst I’ve ever seen Scotland play. We just didn’t go for it.
“We’re here the party now. It’s our last night so we’re off to try and enjoy ourselves.”
Davie Beverage, from Dundee, tried to stay positive as he reflected on Scotland’s return to the global stage for the first time since France 1998.
Davie said: “We’re obviously disappointed but we’ve got this far.
“We’re just glad to be here. We waited 28 years to watch the team in a good World Cup and we’re here.
“We’re managing to enjoy it despite the score.”
Bill Moultrie, from Castle Douglas, made the trip to the US with son Gabriel.
He said: “I’ve followed Scotland for years and years and yes I thought we might win this one. But it’s not over yet.
“It’s never game over for Scotland, there’s always another game.”
Bill urged the nation to stay positive while awaiting the outcome of the remaining group games.
He added: “I absolutely still believe. I’ve always got the faith. I’ll never give up, that’s what being Scottish is.”
