Scotland edges Haiti 1-0 in World Cup opener behind McGinn's goal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:10 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Scotland secured a 1-0 victory over Haiti in their World Cup opener on June 14, 2026, with John McGinn scoring the decisive goal in the 28th minute. This marks Scotland's first World Cup win in 36 years and puts them atop Group C, making a potential knockout stage appearance possible. The victory elicited significant celebration among Scotland fans in Boston, who traveled extensively for the match. Despite the win, Scotland's performance raised questions about their ability to compete against stronger teams like Brazil and Morocco, who are next on their schedule.
- •John McGinn scores the only goal against Haiti.
- •Scotland's first World Cup win since 1990.
- •Scotland leads Group C ahead of Brazil and Morocco.
- •Match took place at Gillette Stadium in Boston.
- •Scotland fans showed strong support in significant numbers.
- 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Scotland’s long World Cup wait is over – now they can dream of a mythical extra game
"Scotland 1-0 Haiti: John McGinn’s goal sparked a Boston party with a first World Cup win in 36 years and a giant step towards the knock-out stages
"Scotland fans in Boston overjoyed after win over Haiti in the World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:02 AMScotland’s long World Cup wait is over – now they can dream of a mythical extra game
Scotland 1-0 Haiti: John McGinn’s goal sparked a Boston party with a first World Cup win in 36 years and a giant step towards the knock-out stages
- Sky Sports—'Super John McGinn!' | Scotland fans overjoyed after win over Haiti
Scotland fans in Boston overjoyed after win over Haiti in the World Cup.
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