Scotland earned their first World Cup win since 1990, defeating Haiti 1-0 with John McGinn's deflected strike, boosting their knockout stage chances to 88%.
Scotland last won a World Cup match in 1982
Jun 14, 2026
09:31 am
What's the storyTeam Scotland has secured its first FIFA World Cup victory in 36 years, thanks to John McGinn's deflected strike.
The win came against Haiti at Foxborough's Gillette Stadium and has put Scotland at the top of Group C.
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