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Scotland edges Haiti in World Cup opener with McGinn's goal

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Scotland edges Haiti in World Cup opener with McGinn's goal
Summary

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.

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  • •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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