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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleScotland secured a historic 1-0 victory against Haiti in their World Cup match on Saturday, 13 June. Midfielder John McGinn scored the winning goal in the 28th minute at Boston Stadium. This marks Scotland's first World Cup win in 36 years and their first match in the tournament in 28 years. Fans, known as the Tartan Army, celebrated joyously both in Boston and at home in Glasgow. Scotland is scheduled to play their next match against Morocco on Friday, 19 June. In fullScotland fans go wild following historic 1-0 World Cup win against HaitiThank 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

Haiti fans in Port-au-Prince watched on Saturday night as Scotland beat their team 1-0 in the World Cup. John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper…

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.

BOSTON: Scotland battled past Haiti 1-0 on Saturday (Jun 13) courtesy of John McGinn's deflected first-half goal to go top of World Cup Group C with their first win in the…

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.…

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.

(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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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…

McGinn expressed his delight at seeing so many young Scotland fans proud to rep the shirt before their long-awaited World Cup return

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%.

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Scotland, which earned its first World Cup victory since 1990, topped the group standings after favorites Brazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw.

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Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as John McGinn scored from a rebound in the 28th minute, ending a 28-year World Cup win drought.

Scotland wins their first World Cup match since 1998 as John McGinn scores against Haiti. The $SFA fan token launches on Chiliz Chain amid celebrations.