Scotland edges Haiti in World Cup opener with McGinn's goal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Scotland secured a crucial victory against Haiti in their World Cup 2026 opener in Foxborough. John McGinn scored the only goal of the match in the first half, following a well-executed play involving Ben Gannon-Doak and Che Adams. Though Haiti had several chances, Scotland's defense held firm to clinch the win, placing them atop Group C after Brazil's draw against Morocco. The win is significant for Scotland as they aim to advance past the group stages for the first time in World Cup history.
- •John McGinn scored the sole goal for Scotland.
- •Match took place on June 14 in Foxborough.
- •Scotland tops Group C after one match.
- •Haiti threatened but couldn't convert chances.
- •Next, Scotland faces Morocco in their second match.
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"John McGinn scored the game’s only goal as Scotland sealed a vital win in their opening game of the World Cup
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