John McGinn celebrates World Cup goal with goggles tribute
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:52 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
John McGinn celebrated Scotland's first men’s World Cup goal in 28 years by mimicking goggles with his hands after scoring in a 1-0 win over Haiti. The Aston Villa midfielder's gesture raises awareness for his nephew, Jack, who has vision challenges. McGinn expressed pride in promoting confidence for children facing similar struggles. His celebration has resonated worldwide, particularly noted in Boston. Parents have contacted McGinn, sharing that his tribute has inspired their kids to embrace their eyewear.
- •McGinn scored Scotland's first men's World Cup goal since 1998.
- •He celebrated by mimicking goggles to honor his nephew's vision issues.
- •The goal contributed to a 1-0 victory against Haiti.
- •Parents have reported positive impacts on their children's self-esteem.
- •McGinn aims to inspire children globally to be comfortable with their differences.
- 3:46 PMYahoo Sports — Why does McGinn do goggles celebration?
- 12:52 PMYahoo Sports — Why does Scotland's McGinn do goggles celebration?
- 12:43 PMBBC Sport — Why does Scotland's McGinn do goggles celebration?
"When John McGinn scored Scotland's first men's World Cup goal in 28 years in the 1-0 win over Haiti, the Aston Villa midfielder celebrated in customary fashion. Mimicking goggles with his hands turned upside down, the toast of the Tartan Army is raising awareness for his nephew Jack, who needs goggles to play football because of his poor eyesight. McGinn and his goggles have gone worldwide in recent days, with his name ringing out on the streets of Boston and on the Fenway Park bleachers.
"John McGinn opens up about the relative who inspired his goal celebration.
"John McGinn opens up about the relative who inspired his goal celebration.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 3:46 PMWhy does McGinn do goggles celebration?
When John McGinn scored Scotland's first men's World Cup goal in 28 years in the 1-0 win over Haiti, the Aston Villa midfielder celebrated in customary fashion. Mimicking goggles with his hands turned upside down, the toast of the Tartan Army is raising awareness for his nephew Jack, who needs goggles to play football because of his poor eyesight. McGinn and his goggles have gone worldwide in recent days, with his name ringing out on the streets of Boston and on the Fenway Park bleachers.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:52 PMWhy does Scotland's McGinn do goggles celebration?
John McGinn opens up about the relative who inspired his goal celebration.
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 12:43 PMWhy does Scotland's McGinn do goggles celebration?
John McGinn opens up about the relative who inspired his goal celebration.
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