Scotland squeeze past Haiti 1-0 to bag first World Cup win in 36 years
John McGinn scored in the 28th minute as Scotland held off Haiti and moved top of Group C.
- On Saturday, June 13, 2026, Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at Gillette Stadium, securing the nation's first World Cup match victory in 36 years as John McGinn's 28th-minute deflected strike moved them to the top of Group C.
- Scotland entered facing immense pressure to break a winless streak dating back to 1990; Manager Steve Clarke emphasized the match's necessity for advancing past the group stage for the first time.
- McGinn's goal followed a sequence involving Che Adams and Ben Gannon-Doak, sparking celebrations among the majority-Scottish crowd of 64,146 at the sold-out stadium.
- Following Brazil and Morocco's 1-1 draw earlier Saturday, Scotland sits atop Group C with three points, while Haiti remains at the bottom with zero points.
- Scotland returns to Foxborough on Friday, June 19, to face Morocco, with the team positioned to secure a historic first-ever knockout stage berth if they avoid defeat.
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Scotland fans go wild following historic 1-0 World Cup win against Haiti
Scotland fans erupted in joyus celebrations following their historic 1-0 World Cup win against Haiti. On Saturday (13 June), Scotland secured their first World Cup victory in 36 years after midfielder John McGinn scored in the 28th minute at Boston Stadium. Footage shows the Tartan Army celebrating in Boston, as well as at home in Glasgow at the Ovo Hydro, as the team’s first match in the tournament in 28 years ended with a win. They next play M…
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