Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJohn McGinn celebrates scoring against Haiti (AP)Scotland secured a nervy 1-0 victory over Haiti in Foxborough, marking their long-awaited return to the World Cup. In the Scots’ first game on the big stage since 1998, midfielder John McGinn fired them ahead in Boston with a deflected strike after 28 minutes, although Steve Clarke’s side lived dangerously at times.Morocco and Brazil drew 1-1 in New Jersey earlier in the day which means Scotland top the group with three points going into the second fixture against AFCON champions at the same venue next Friday before travelling to Miami to face the Brazilians on June 24 and looking to qualify for the knockout stages for the first time.Australia provided the surprise result so far of the 2026 World Cup as they began their Group D campaign with a 2-0 win over Turkey in Vancouver.It was a highly organised and clinical display from Tony Popovic’s side, who withstood their opponent’s dominance of the ball and struck with a goal in each half from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe.Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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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 narrow 1-0 victory over Haiti in their Group C opener at Boston's stadium. John McGinn struck early in the 28th minute after a chaotic scramble in the box,…

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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

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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.

(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…