McGinn Gives Scotland Win Over Haiti on World Cup Return

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.