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Joy, relief and a very late night: how Scotland celebrated World Cup win

Anxious dead-of-night watch parties ended in celebration after 1-0 victory over Haiti in first finals match since 1998

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14

I was at Scotland's biggest fanzone for the 2am Haiti game. Here's what it was like

I remember feeling a bit guilty that the significance of qualifying had almost completely passed me by, and I was determined not to let that happen…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 14

What 'annoyed' John McGinn about Scotland's World Cup win vs Haiti

McGinn looked visibly emotional after his side beat their opponents for three points at the tournament.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 14

John McGinn ecstatic to deliver Scotland’s World Cup win after generation of hurt

McGinn expressed his delight at seeing so many young Scotland fans proud to rep the shirt before their long-awaited World Cup return

The Independent UK · Jun 14

Scotland victorious on World Cup return after McGinn strike helps clinch win over Haiti

John McGinn’s deflected first-half goal proves just enough to earn Scotland a first World Cup win since 1990, 1-0 against Haiti in Group C

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14

Scotland squeeze past Haiti 1-0 to bag first World Cup win in 36 years

BOSTON - ⁠Scotland battled ​past Haiti 1-0 on ​Saturday courtesy of John McGinn's deflected first-half goal to go top of World Cup Group ​C ⁠with their first win in the tournament since 1990.

Bangkok Post · Jun 14

SOC:Scotland mark World Cup return and go top of Group C

Scotland are on top of heavyweights Brazil and Morocco in the Group C standings after their performance against Haiti.

AAP · Jun 14

Scotland mark World Cup return and go top of Group C

Scotland are on top of heavyweights Brazil and Morocco in the Group C standings after their performance against Haiti.

AAP · Jun 14

Haiti vs Scotland player ratings: John McGinn seals vital win as young starlet shines in Boston

John McGinn scored the game’s only goal as Scotland sealed a vital win in their opening game of the World Cup

The Independent UK · Jun 14

FIFA World Cup 2026: Scotland marks 28-year absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti in Group C

Scotland secured a 1-0 victory over Haiti in their World Cup debut. John McGinn scored the winning goal in the 28th minute. This marks Scotland's first World Cup win since 1990. The win places Scotland at the top of Group C. Haiti is still seeking its first World Cup point.…

The Economic Times · Jun 14