Scotland Returns to World Cup After 28 Years, Defeats Haiti 1-0
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Scotland played its first FIFA World Cup match in 28 years on Saturday, facing Haiti at a stadium in the Boston area. The team had not appeared in the tournament since 1998. The match marked Scotland’s return to the global stage after a lengthy absence. Fans and players celebrated the occasion before and during the game. The victory was Scotland’s first World Cup win since 1990. The result placed the team atop Group C standings after Brazil and Morocco drew earlier in the day.
What’s verified
Scotland returned to the FIFA World Cup after a 28-year absence (1998 to 2026).
Scotland played Haiti in a World Cup match on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
The match was held at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, near Boston.
Not yet confirmed
Single-source reports from abcnews.com include: the final score was 1-0 in favor of Scotland; John McGinn scored the only goal in the 28th minute via a deflected shot; Scotland’s last World Cup victory before this was in 1990 against Sweden; Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1, putting Scotland at the top of Group C; Haiti is still seeking its first World Cup point; and specific quotes from coaches and players. A single-source report from BBC states that Scotland’s players and fans sang “Flower of Scotland” before the match.
Key figures
John McGinn (Scotland midfielder, goal scorer), Steve Clarke (Scotland coach), Lewis Ferguson (Scotland midfielder), Sébastien Migné (Haiti coach), Johny Placide (Haiti goalkeeper), Che Adams, Scott McTominay, Ruben Providence, Wilson Isidor, Frantzdy Pierrot.
Sources: BBC News, abcnews.com
