Scotland began their World Cup 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Haiti in Boston. John McGinn scored the decisive goal in the 28th minute following a period of confusion within Haiti’s penalty area. Despite falling behind, Haiti demonstrated considerable attacking intent throughout the remainder of the match. However, they were unable to convert their opportunities, largely due to Scotland’s strong defensive performance. The victory gives Scotland an early advantage in Group C. Haiti will seek to rebound from the loss in their upcoming fixtures. The match highlighted Scotland’s ability to defend a slender lead under pressure.