Scotland edges Haiti 1-0 in World Cup opener behind McGinn's goal
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 6:26 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.
- 2:54 PMThe Guardian Sport — Joy, relief and a very late night: how Scotland celebrated World Cup win
- 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Scotland’s long World Cup wait is over – now they can dream of a mythical extra game
"Anxious dead-of-night watch parties ended in celebration after 1-0 victory over Haiti in first finals match since 1998 World Cup live – latest updates It was around 2.28am in the UK that John McGinn ended 28, arguably 36, years of hurt – and anyone daft enough to be asleep will surely have stirred as chants of “no Scotland, no party” echoed from Boston to Glasgow. The scenes after McGinn’s deflected goal and Scotland’s 1-0 defeat of Haiti were joyous. Sheer unbridled happiness. And relief. Continue reading...
"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- The Guardian SportJun 14, 2026, 2:54 PMJoy, relief and a very late night: how Scotland celebrated World Cup win
Anxious dead-of-night watch parties ended in celebration after 1-0 victory over Haiti in first finals match since 1998 World Cup live – latest updates It was around 2.28am in the UK that John McGinn ended 28, arguably 36, years of hurt – and anyone daft enough to be asleep will surely have stirred as chants of “no Scotland, no party” echoed from Boston to Glasgow. The scenes after McGinn’s deflected goal and Scotland’s 1-0 defeat of Haiti were joyous. Sheer unbridled happiness. And relief. Continue reading...
- 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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