World Cup 2026: Scotland edge past Haiti with McGinn's opener
Summary
Scotland won 1-0 against Haiti in their first match of the 2026 World Cup Group C. John McGinn scored early, and Scotland's defense kept Haiti from scoring despite their strong attacks.Key Facts
- Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 in their Group C opener at the 2026 World Cup.
- John McGinn scored the goal in the 28th minute after a scramble in the penalty area.
- Scotland’s goalkeeper Angus Gunn was rarely tested in the final quarter of the match.
- Haiti pressured Scotland strongly after halftime but missed many scoring chances.
- This is Scotland’s first World Cup win since 1998.
- Haiti returned to the World Cup after 52 years but lost their opening game.
- The referee gave yellow cards to players from both teams for fouls during the match.
- Both teams made substitutions late in the game to try to improve their play.
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