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Scotland earns first World Cup win since 1990, beats Haiti 1-0
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Scotland earns first World Cup win since 1990, beats Haiti 1-0

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Scotland secured a 1-0 victory over Haiti in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
  • John McGinn scored the lone goal in the 28th minute, marking Scotland's first World Cup win since 1990.
  • The win places Scotland atop Group C, ahead of Morocco and Brazil who drew 1-1.

Scotland achieved a significant 1-0 victory against Haiti in the 2026 World Cup, with John McGinn scoring the decisive goal in the 28th minute. This win marks a historic moment for Scotland, as it is their first triumph in the tournament since 1990. The result places them in a strong position at the top of Group C.

The match, held at Boston Stadium, saw Scotland demonstrate dominance across the field, though they managed only one goal. Despite controlling much of the play, Scotland faced challenges in containing Haiti's speed. Haiti, making their first World Cup appearance since 1974, struggled to convert their opportunities due to ineffective finishing.

With this victory, Scotland now leads Group C. In another match within the group, Morocco and Brazil played to a 1-1 draw. Scotland's next fixture is against Morocco on June 19, where they will aim to secure at least one more point, while Haiti will face Brazil.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.