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Scotland beats Haiti 1-0 in World Cup opener

Published 15 June 2026

Scotland secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Haiti in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a triumphant return to the tournament after a 28-year absence. The match was played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Saturday, June 13, with John McGinn’s first-half goal proving decisive.

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