Scotland secures narrow victory over Haiti in World Cup match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:02 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in a World Cup match held on June 13, 2026. Head coach Steve Clarke noted that the match was expected to be decided by a single goal, which ultimately favored Scotland. Clarke praised the team's strong defensive performance, stating that they successfully minimized opportunities for Haiti. This win marks Scotland's fifth victory in World Cup history. The players' readiness and teamwork were highlighted as contributing factors to their success in this crucial match.
- •Scotland won 1-0 against Haiti on June 13, 2026.
- •Steve Clarke noted the match was likely to be a one-goal game.
- •The win marks Scotland's fifth victory in World Cup history.
- •Scotland's defense limited significant chances for Haiti.
- •Clarke emphasized players' teamwork and readiness during the match.
- 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — 'Enormous result': What the pundits said as Scotland beat Haiti
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Haiti 0-1 Scotland: What Clarke said
"It was backs to the wall in the second half and Haiti actually gave us a bit of a doing in terms of the football they played. Steve Clarke will be delighted with the three points but against better quality in that final third they're not going to survive the way they did. A player who can get the ball, hold the ball, play passes, take it in difficult areas and be the metronome we know he can be.
"It became pretty obvious to me early on that it was going to be a one goal game, thankfully it was us who got the goal. "Not many Scottish teams win when it comes to the World Cup, that's victory number five in a World Cup final I think, my boys are alright."
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:02 AM'Enormous result': What the pundits said as Scotland beat Haiti
It was backs to the wall in the second half and Haiti actually gave us a bit of a doing in terms of the football they played. Steve Clarke will be delighted with the three points but against better quality in that final third they're not going to survive the way they did. A player who can get the ball, hold the ball, play passes, take it in difficult areas and be the metronome we know he can be.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 3:43 AMHaiti 0-1 Scotland: What Clarke said
It became pretty obvious to me early on that it was going to be a one goal game, thankfully it was us who got the goal. "Not many Scottish teams win when it comes to the World Cup, that's victory number five in a World Cup final I think, my boys are alright."
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