McGinn gives Scotland win over Haiti on World Cup return
A scrappy finish by John McGinn allowed Scotland to mark their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a nervy 1-0 win over outsiders Haiti on Saturday...
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Scotland secured a historic 1-0 victory over Haiti in their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence. The winning goal came from a scrappy finish by John McGinn just before the half-hour mark.
- John McGinn scored the decisive goal for Scotland.
- This marks Scotland's first World Cup win since 1990 and their first major tournament victory in 30 years.
- The win puts Scotland top of Group C, with tougher matches against Morocco and Brazil to follow.
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McGinn Gives Scotland Win Over Haiti on World Cup Return - June 2026
Scotland secured a historic 1-0 victory over Haiti in their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence, with the winning goal coming from a scrappy finish by John McGinn just before the half-hour mark. Australia secured a surprise 2-0 victory over Turkey in their Group D opener, thanks to a bold selection strategy by coach Tony Popovic. Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equalizer for Brazil, securing a 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening match in New Jersey. Meanwhile, Qatar secured their first-ever World Cup point with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland, thanks to a late equalizer. The tournament kicked off with a fairytale matchup as Curacao, the tournament's smallest nation by population, faced four-time champions Germany.
