John McGinn Powers Scotland to 1-0 Win — World Cup Scores So Far
Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 in Boston, and John McGinn’s goal settled a match that carried more weight than the scoreline alone. world cup scores so far now includes Scotland’s first World Cup victory in 36 years, with the result sending them to the top of their group after their opening game.
McGinn Decides In Boston
McGinn scored the only goal, and Scotland held that lead through the final whistle. It was their first World Cup win since 1998, in a game that doubled as the men’s team’s first appearance at the tournament since that year.
The 1-0 result left no room for comfort. Scotland had to protect a narrow lead against Haiti, and the margin held until the end in Boston.
Scotland Fans Fill Glasgow
About 30,000 fans travelled to the US for the match, while thousands more gathered at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow to watch together. Around 500 people also watched on big screens at Aberdeen’s Beach Ballroom, and late licenses were allowed at pubs and venues across the country for the game.
Alex Stewart summed up the mood after the win: “For me it's the first time seeing Scotland at a World Cup and watching us win a game is unbelievable.” He added, “We're sitting top of the group. It opens the group up entirely.”
Brazil And Morocco Ahead
Stewart also pointed to what comes next in the group, saying, “You've got two big names in Brazil and Morocco... just go for it.” Craig Stewart described his reaction as “ecstatic,” while saying the performance had been “shaky.”
That mix captures the edge of Scotland’s position after one match. The result brought relief, a place at the top of the group, and a reminder that the margin for error will shrink when the next two big names arrive.
