Scotland secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Haiti in their opening match of Group Three in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The win, achieved on Saturday evening (Sunday GMT), represents a significant step towards Scotland’s ambition to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in their history. The match took place as part of the group stage of the tournament currently being held in the United States. This victory provides a positive start for the Scottish team in their qualifying campaign. Details regarding the goalscorer and further match specifics were not provided in the source text. The result is particularly important for Scotland as they strive to advance beyond the group stage, a feat they have yet to accomplish in a World Cup.