Scotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C

Summary

Scotland ended a 28-year absence from the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C, with John McGinn scoring the decisive goal at Gillette Stadium.

Key Points
  • Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup, marking their first appearance since 1998.
  • John McGinn scored the lone goal by deflecting a shot past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute.
  • Scotland earned its first World Cup victory since 1990 and leads Group C after Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1.
  • Haiti remains in search of its first World Cup point, despite multiple second-half chances against Scotland.
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