
World Cup
1:00 A.MJune 14, 2026
Group stage – 1
Gillette Stadium
Referee: Mustafa Ghorbal, Algeria


Haiti


Scotland
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1.21
Expected Goals (xG)
1.07
Passing by
367 (85%)
Accurate passes
306 (82%)
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1
G
Johnny Placide (C)
6.9
8
d
Experience Martin
7.0
5
d
Hannes Delcroix
6.9
4
d
Ricardo Adé
7.0
2
d
Charles Arcus
6.2
15
M
Reuben Providence
6.6
M
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
17
M
Danley Jean Jacques
7.0
11
M
Louis Don Deedson
6.3
18
F
Wilson Isidor
6.3
20
F
Frantzdy Pierrot
6.6
Substitutes
9
F
Duckens Nazon
7
F
Derrick Etienne
26
M
Woodensky Pierre
25
M
Dominique Simon
6
M
Carl Fred Sainté
24
d
Wilguens Paugain
22
d
Jean-Kevin Duverne
14
d
Garven-Michee Methuselah
13
d
Duke Lacroix
3
d
Keeto Thermoncy
23
G
Joshua Duverger
12
G
Alexandre Pierre
F
Yassin Fortune
F
Lenny Joseph
F
Joshua Casimir
1
G
Angus Gunn
7.5
3
d
Andy Robertson (C)
7.2
13
d
Jack Hendry
7.2
5
d
Grant Hanley
7.7
d
Aaron Hickey
19
M
Lewis Ferguson
7.7
4
M
Scott McTominay
6.7
17
M
Ben Gannon-Doak
7.2
10
F
Hey Adams
6.5
20
F
Lawrence Shankland
6.5
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Scotland secured a crucial World Cup win against Haiti, with John McGinn’s 28th-minute goal proving decisive at Gillette Stadium on a wet June afternoon in Massachusetts.
Scotland traveled to the United States to make an early statement in their World Cup campaign. Haiti arrived at Gillette Stadium hoping to make an impact against European opposition. Both teams understood the importance of getting three points in the group stage.
The game started with Scotland controlling possession from the opening whistle. Haiti settled into a defensive shape, looking to strike on the counter-attack. The home team showed early intent but lacked precision in the final third.
McGinn broke the deadlock in the 28th minute with a fine finish. The Scottish midfielder found space in the box and fired past the Haiti goalkeeper. The goal gave the visitors a lead they would not relinquish.
Haiti responded to falling behind by pressing higher up the pitch. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde caused problems for the Scotland defense with his work rate. However, the home team could not find an equalizer before the break.
Bellegarde received a yellow card in the 39th minute for a reckless challenge. Scotland’s Angus Hickey also saw yellow just after the restart in the 46th minute. The referee handled the game with a firm hand throughout the game.
In the second half, Haiti kept up the offensive pressure on Scotland. Goalkeeper Angus Gunn made two important saves to maintain the lead. Scotland defended resolutely despite Haiti’s territorial dominance.
Haiti dominated ball possession with 54 percent, but were unable to convert their chances. The home team had 15 shots in total, but only two found the net. Scotland’s defensive organization thwarted Haiti’s attacking ambitions.
Scotland grew in confidence as the game progressed. The visitors managed the game smartly in the closing stages. Late yellow cards for Curtis and McLean did little to alter Scotland’s control.
The stats told the story of a competitive encounter. Haiti created a total expected goals of 1.21 compared to Scotland’s 1.07. Shot counts favored Haiti 15 to Scotland’s nine, but the visitors’ efficiency proved decisive.
McGinn’s performance earned him a 7.5 rating from the match officials. Lewis Ferguson and Grant Hanley anchored Scotland’s defense with a rating of 7.7. Gunn’s two saves proved crucial in keeping a clean sheet for Scotland.
The win gives Scotland momentum going into their next game. The three points place the Scots well in their World Cup group. Haiti will reflect on missed opportunities and look to bounce back in their next matches.

