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McGinn 'beaming with pride' - and hopes kids around Scotland are too

McGinn 'beaming with pride' - and hopes kids around Scotland are too

Summary

Scotland won their first World Cup match since 1990 by beating Haiti with a goal from John McGinn. The team leads Group C and aims to reach the knockout stages for the first time, with upcoming matches against Morocco and Brazil.

Key Facts

  • John McGinn scored a deflected goal that gave Scotland the lead in their World Cup opener.
  • This win is Scotland’s first World Cup victory in 36 years.
  • Scotland last qualified for the World Cup finals in 1998.
  • Scotland is currently top of Group C in the tournament.
  • Haiti threatened to equalize during the second half of the game.
  • Scotland will next play Morocco on June 19 and Brazil on June 24.
  • McGinn hopes the victory will inspire pride among Scottish children and supporters.
  • Scotland aims to advance to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time ever.
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