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Scotland 1, Haiti 0: Scotland beat Haiti for 1st World Cup win in 36 years

The lead

June 14, 2026 — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA — Scotland beat Haiti for 1st World Cup win in 36 years. John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Saturday.

How the match unfolded

This Group C match finished 1-0 for Scotland over Haiti in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Scotland seized early momentum when John McGinn (Scotland) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. in the 28'. 64,146 fans were in the building at Gillette Stadium.

Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:

  • Foul by Kenny McLean (Scotland).
  • Josué Casimir (Haiti) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • Kenny McLean (Scotland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • Delay in match because of an injury Josué Casimir (Haiti).
  • Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • Attempt missed. Martin Expérience (Haiti) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Josué Casimir following a set piece situation.
  • Second Half ends, Haiti 0, Scotland 1.

    • Goal-by-goal

  • 28' — Scotland: John McGinn (Scotland) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.

    • Cards, fouls, and controversy

    John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Saturday.

    Bookings: 4 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.

    What it means in the tournament

    Scotland leave Gillette Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. In Group C, table points, goal difference, and fair-play tiebreakers all matter across the opening 72 group matches before the new Round of 32 begins.

    What comes next

    Both Scotland and Haiti continue Group C play on the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule before the knockout stage opens June 28.

    *Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*

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