BOSTON: Scotland, roared on by their Tartan Army of traveling fans, savoured their first World Cup win in 36 years on Saturday when they edged past Haiti 1-0 thanks to a first-half strike by John McGinn. The Scots — needing three points against a side ranked among the minnows of the game before facing tougher opposition in the shape of Brazil and Morocco in their other Group C games — went ahead in the 28th minute. A close-range effort by Che Adams was saved by Johny Placide only for the ball to fall to McGinn whose shot was deflected over the Haiti goalkeeper and into the net.

Scotland returns to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998, facing Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil in Group C at the 2026 tournament.

Minute-by-minute report: Join Tom Bassam for updates as Scotland and Haiti return to the biggest international football stage

John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup.

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Scotland secured a 1-0 victory over Haiti in their World Cup debut. John McGinn scored the winning goal in the 28th minute. This marks Scotland's first World Cup win since 1990.…

John McGinn scored the game’s only goal as Scotland sealed a vital win in their opening game of the World Cup

Analysis of Scotland's opening World Cup match against Haiti and their qualifying chances

John McGinn's deflected goal gives the Scots a World Cup win for the first time since 1990.

John McGinn’s deflected first-half goal proves just enough to earn Scotland a first World Cup win since 1990

Those unable to make the trip overcame a 2am kick-off time to cheer Scotland on, with fans coming in their droves to the OVO Hydro in Glasgow to watch the national team.

A scrappy finish by John McGinn allowed Scotland to mark their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a nervy 1-0 win over outsiders Haiti on Saturday.

Aston Villa captain secures first victory at the tournament since beating Sweden in Italy in 1990, much to the delight of the Tartan Army.

This tournament marks Haiti's first World Cup appearance since 1974 and Scotland's first since 1998

(AP) — John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on…

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