Scotland records first World Cup win since 1990 by defeating Haiti

Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in a Group C match at Boston Stadium on September 10, 2026. This victory marks Scotland's first win in a World Cup finals tournament since 1990, ending a 28-year absence from the competition. John McGinn scored the match's only goal midway through the first half after a save from Placide on a Che Adams effort. Brentford defender Aaron Hickey played 75 minutes and contributed a vital defensive intervention to deny Ruben Providence a clear scoring opportunity before halftime. Despite late pressure from Haiti, including a narrowly missed header from Frantzdy Pierrot, the Scottish defense maintained a clean sheet. Scotland sits at the top of Group C following this result and a 1-1 draw between Brazil and Morocco. Steve Clarke’s side faces Morocco next on June 19 in Boston.

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