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John McGinn’s deflected first-half goal secured Scotland a victory over Haiti in their first World Cup match since 1990.

Boston Stadium, Boston, United States

Who
John McGinn, Scotland, Haiti
What
John McGinn’s deflected first-half goal secured Scotland a victory over Haiti in their first World Cup match since 1990.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:25:19 GMT · 2h 4m ago
Where
Boston Stadium, Boston, United States ·
Why
Scotland needed to win their opening match to have a chance of emerging from the group phase for the first time.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Scotland's victory places them at the top of Group C, but their unconvincing display against Haiti suggests potential challenges in upcoming matches against Morocco and Brazil.

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  1. Currently Reading2h 4m ago
    John McGinn’s deflected first-half goal secured Scotland a victory over Haiti in their first World Cup match since 1990.
  2. War & Conflict2h 4m ago
    John McGinn scored a deflected goal to secure Scotland a 1-0 victory over Haiti in their World Cup return.
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  3. War & Conflict2h 21m ago
    Scotland achieved their first World Cup win in 36 years on Saturday, beating Haiti 1-0 in Boston thanks to a first-half goal by John McGinn.
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  4. War & Conflict2h 21m ago
    Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in their first World Cup win in 36 years, with John McGinn scoring the decisive goal.
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  5. War & Conflict2h 21m ago
    Scotland achieved their first World Cup win in 36 years on Saturday, defeating Haiti 1-0 in Boston thanks to a first-half goal by John McGinn.
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