John McGinn scores as Scotland leads in World Cup return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:48 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Scotland made their World Cup return on June 14, celebrating their first goal in 28 years. John McGinn, playing for Aston Villa, scored the goal at Boston Stadium, giving Scotland a 1-0 lead. This marks the first time since Craig Burley in 1998 that Scotland has found the net in a World Cup match. The match is still in progress, with Scotland currently ahead as fans cheer for their team's resurgence on this global stage.
- •Scotland returned to the World Cup on June 14.
- •John McGinn scored Scotland's first World Cup goal in 28 years.
- •Scotland leads 1-0 against their opponent.
- •The match is being held at Boston Stadium.
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — 📸 Scotland mark their World Cup return: their first goal
"Scotland are back at the World Cup, and it took 28 years for their fans to celebrate a goal on football’s biggest stage once again. John McGinn, an Aston Villa player, became a national hero by sco...
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