Scotland began their World Cup 2026 campaign with a vital win against Haiti, leaving them top of Group C after Brazil's draw with Morocco on Saturday night. The match, played in Foxborough, was an end-to-end contest, with both sides creating chances throughout.
However, it was Scotland who struck the first blow, with John McGinn bundling in after great work from Ben Gannon-Doak and Che Adams. Haiti threatened late on, but Scotland's defence held firm to claim the three points.
The win is a crucial step towards making the knockout rounds for Steve Clarke's side, who are looking to make history in North America. With the top eight best-performing third-placed sides going through to the round of 32, Scotland's victory has given them a strong platform to build on.
Here's how the players rated on a famous night for Scottish football:
Ben Gannon-Doak was Scotland's man of the match, scoring 8/10 for his lively display down the right. He created the opener with a great low cross and offered a constant threat throughout the match.
John McGinn scored the only goal of the game and was as industrious as ever, scoring 7/10 for his efforts. He won free-kicks, caused problems with his runs, and offered an outlet on the wing.