Haiti 0-1 Scotland: Scots Win Opener, Top Group 3

Scotland secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Haiti in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, taking an early lead in Group 3. The win, achieved through a single goal, places the Scottish team at the top of the group standings.

The decisive moment came in the 28th minute when midfielder John McGinn found the back of the net. McGinn capitalized on a rebound from a shot by Adams, slotting the ball past Haiti's goalkeeper Placide to give Scotland the advantage. This goal proved to be the only one of the match, sealing the three points for the Scottish side.

While Haiti started the match strongly, applying pressure in the opening quarter-hour and hitting the post through McTominay in the 17th minute, Scotland gradually found its footing. Despite a noticeable drop in tempo in the second half, Scotland managed to hold onto their lead, with McGinn having another chance in the 73rd minute.

Haiti mounted a late surge, seeking an equalizer in the final 15 minutes. Pierre's header in the 85th minute came close, narrowly missing the post, representing Haiti's best opportunity to level the score. However, Scotland's defense held firm.

With this victory, Scotland now leads Group 3, benefiting from the 1-1 draw between Brazil and Morocco in the other group match. Scotland's next fixture is against Morocco on June 20th.

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Scotland managed to get the three points, with McGinn taking the rebound at the height of the penalty area after a shot by Adams and sending the ball into Placide's net.