Scotland edges Haiti 1-0 in World Cup opener at Gillette Stadium
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:11 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup on June 13 at Gillette Stadium. A goal from John McGinn in the 28th minute secured the victory for Scotland, marking their first World Cup match since 1998. Despite strong offensive efforts from Haiti, including 13 shots, they could not find the net. With this win, Scotland currently leads Group C. Haiti is competing in their first World Cup since 1974 but struggled to convert opportunities into goals in their return.
- •Scotland's last World Cup appearance was in 1998.
- •John McGinn scored the only goal of the match.
- •Haiti last played in the World Cup in 1974.
- •Match held at Gillette Stadium, June 13, 2026.
- •Scotland leads Group C after this victory.
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Scotland mark World Cup return with 1-0 win over Haiti
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Scotland defeats Haiti in opening match at Gillette Stadium
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Scotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti at Boston Stadium
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: Scotland holds off Haiti for 1-0 victory in triumphant return to the tournament
"Scotland moved top of Group C in their long-awaited return to the World Cup with a nervy 1-0 win over Haiti in Foxborough. In the Scots' first game on the big stage since 1998, midfielder John McGinn fired them ahead in Boston with a deflected strike after 28 minutes, although Steve Clarke's side lived dangerously at times.
"The Scots, making their first appearance in the tournament since 1998, earned their first World Cup victory since 1990.
"Both Scotland and Haiti are back at the World Cup after decades away.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:11 AMScotland mark World Cup return with 1-0 win over Haiti
Scotland moved top of Group C in their long-awaited return to the World Cup with a nervy 1-0 win over Haiti in Foxborough. In the Scots' first game on the big stage since 1998, midfielder John McGinn fired them ahead in Boston with a deflected strike after 28 minutes, although Steve Clarke's side lived dangerously at times.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:05 AMWorld Cup 2026: Scotland defeats Haiti in opening match at Gillette Stadium
It was the first appearance for Scotland in a World Cup in 28 years.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:51 AMScotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti at Boston Stadium
The Scots, making their first appearance in the tournament since 1998, earned their first World Cup victory since 1990.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:08 AM2026 World Cup: Scotland holds off Haiti for 1-0 victory in triumphant return to the tournament
Both Scotland and Haiti are back at the World Cup after decades away.
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