Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti

John McGinn’s first-half goal seals historic win as Scotland hold firm under late pressure to top Group C and revive knockout hopes in the expanded 2026 World Cup format.

Scotland, roared on by their Tartan Army of travelling fans, savoured their first World Cup win in 36 years on Saturday when they edged past Haiti 1-0 thanks to a first-half strike by John McGinn.