Scotland Defeats Haiti 1-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Scotland has made a winning start by defeating Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The decisive goal for Scotland was scored by John McGinn in the 28th minute of the competitive match held at Boston Stadium in America. This goal was enough to determine the outcome of the game.

Although Haiti presented a strong challenge throughout the game, they could not equalize. In the second half, Haiti created some excellent opportunities by continuously creating pressure, but Scotland's goalkeeper Angus Gunn and the defense line succeeded in maintaining the team's lead.

Scotland, playing in the World Cup for the first time since 1998, has secured three important points and climbed to the top of Group C. On the other hand, Haiti, returning to the World Cup after 1974, has started its campaign with a loss.

In a fiercely competitive match, Scotland secured a win by utilizing limited opportunities, while Haiti, despite an encouraging performance, remained without points due to their inability to score. With a win in their first World Cup match, Scotland has strengthened its chances of advancing to the knockout stage.