Toronto, Jun 14 (V7N) – Scotland celebrated a historic FIFA World Cup victory on Sunday, ending a 36-year wait with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Haiti in their opening Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Scottish side started brightly and maintained pressure on Haiti's defense from the opening whistle. Their persistence paid off in the 28th minute when midfielder John McGinn produced a clinical finish following a well-worked attacking move to put Scotland ahead.
Holding a 1-0 lead at halftime, Scotland returned to the field determined to protect their advantage. Haiti responded with several attacking attempts in the second half and pushed hard for an equalizer, but Scotland's disciplined defensive performance kept the Caribbean side at bay.
Despite Haiti's late efforts, McGinn's first-half strike proved decisive as Scotland secured all three points and recorded their first World Cup victory since 1990, marking a memorable moment in the nation's football history.
The result places Scotland at the top of Group C with three points after the opening round of matches. Morocco sit second with one point following a draw in the group's other fixture, while Brazil occupy third place on goal difference despite also earning a point. Haiti are fourth and bottom of the standings after suffering defeat in their tournament opener.
Scotland's dream start has boosted hopes of progressing to the knockout stage, while Haiti will look to bounce back in their next group match to keep their qualification hopes alive.
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