Scotland player ratings vs Haiti: John McGinn steps up as Tartan Army survive scare to mark 28-year World Cup return with crucial win
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Scotland secured a 1-0 victory against Haiti in their first World Cup match in 28 years. John McGinn scored the decisive goal following a rebound in a physically demanding match.
Why it matters
This is a significant sporting achievement for Scotland, marking their return to the global stage after nearly three decades.
Scotland waited 28 years for this. Haiti waited five decades. In a match between two sides desperate to make their World Cup return count, John McGinn provided the moment that mattered, turning a lucky bounce into the lone goal as the Tartan Army escaped Boston Stadium with a 1-0 win, Scotland’s first victory at the tournament since Italia ’90.
The article provides a factual account of the match events and player performances.
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