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Scotland beats Haiti 1-0 in World Cup opener win in 36 years

Published 18 June 2026

Scotland secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Haiti in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their first win at the tournament in 36 years. The result, earned through a first-half goal from John McGinn, puts Scotland at the top of Group C after Brazil and Morocco played to a draw in their opening fixtur...

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