Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in their opening match of the World Cup on Saturday, taking the lead in Group C. The sole goal was scored by John McGinn in the first half. The game, played in Foxborough, marked the first World Cup appearance for both nations in this tournament. Scotland’s victory establishes them as early contenders within their group. Haiti struggled to respond to McGinn’s goal, failing to equalize throughout the remainder of the match. The result sets the stage for further competition as both teams continue their World Cup campaigns.