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McGinn gives Scotland win over Haiti on World Cup return

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Scotland's midfielder John McGinn (2nd L) celebrates with teammates vs Haiti at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough on June 13, 2026. [ FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

A scrappy finish by John McGinn allowed Scotland to mark their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a nervy 1-0 win over outsiders Haiti on Saturday.

Aston Villa captain McGinn fired in with the aid of a deflection just before the half-hour mark at the Gillette Stadium just outside Boston, which was filled to its 64,000 capacity with a majority of Scottish fans.

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