McGinn strike beats Haiti as Scotland enjoy dream World Cup return

Haiti vs Scotland; FIFA World Cup Group C Haiti vs Scotland. FIFA World Cup Group C. Boston StadiumAttendance64,146. World Cup 2026: Haiti 0-1 Scotland - John McGinn gives Steve Clarke's side winning return to football's biggest stage Match report as Scotland beat Haiti 1-0; John McGinn scored Scotland's first World Cup goal for 28 years; Steve Clarke's side top Group C after the opening games; they face Morocco next on June 19 Sunday 14 June 2026 04:16, UK John McGinn scored Scotland's first World Cup goal for 28 years to ensure a winning start in Group C. Brazil's earlier draw with Morocco meant victory Steve Clarke's side could move top of the four-team standings - and they held off a spirited Haiti to do just that. Scott McTominay hit the post, before McGinn sparked wild celebrations as his deflected shot hit the back of the net on the rebound after Che Adams was denied. - As it happened | Teams | Stats | Group C guide - World Cup day-by-day schedule | Latest: World Cup - Follow our World Cup coverage in the Sky Sports App Haiti - back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974 - showed their threat with glimpses in attack and almost levelled after McGinn passed up a brilliant chance to put the game out of reach, dragging his shot past the post. Frantzdy Pierrot came close twice after coming off the bench, heading wide after a shot was blocked, as Scotland held on to return to the World Cup with a victory in Boston. More to follow The key moments from Boston... 17: McTominay agonisingly close to the opener as his effort rattles the post. 28: GOAL! McGinn's deflected shot gives Scotland the lead. 73: McGinn misses the chance to make it 2-0 80: Perriot nods his header wide