John McGinn Fires Scotland to First World Cup Win Since 1990

14 Jun 2026

Scotland opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Haiti in Boston, ending a 36-year wait for a finals win. John McGinn scored the decisive goal in the 28th minute on the rebound after Che Adams was denied, giving Scotland their first World Cup goal in 28 years. Steve Clarke's side weathered late pressure from Haiti and moved to the top of Group C after Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco. Clarke praised his players' resilience and said Scotland can approach their next fixtures with less pressure after delivering the must-win result.