Scotland vs Haiti live: scores, analysis from World Cup 2026
Scotland secured a 1-0 victory against Haiti in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. John McGinn scored the decisive goal, marking Scotland's first World Cup win since 1990.
Why it matters
This victory is a significant historical milestone for the Scottish national football team on the global stage of the World Cup.
Football World Cup World Cup Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 in World Cup group C — as it happened Tartan Army descended on Boston as Scott McTominay, Andy Robertson and the rest of Steve Clarke’s team beat Haiti in group C opener Michael Grant , Scottish Football Correspondent, Foxborough , Jonathan Northcroft , Chief Football Correspondent, Foxborough , Mark Palmer , Foxborough , and Will Rogan Sunday June 14 2026, 6.45am BST , The Times Share Share this article Email Twitter Facebook Link Save McGinn scored the only goal in Scotland’s first win at a World Cup since they beat Sweden 2-1 at Italia ‘90 Andrew Milligan/PA What you need to know McGinn gives Scotland lead after 28 minutes but Clarke’s side make hard work of things against excellent Haiti side Goalscorer McGinn: Could we play better? Aye, but we won Michael Grant: Scotland wheeze past Haiti — but uninspiring victory still one to savour Show Details 11 hours ago 5:35am June 14 It doesn t get better than that Scotland s captain Andy Robertson tells BBC Scotland: What an amazing feeling. The lads achieved their dreams today.
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