Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 14th June 2026, 5:38 PM
Scotland have moved to the top of Group C in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after the first round of matches, following a 1–0 victory over Haiti. The result places the Scottish side ahead of Brazil and Morocco in the group standings.
The only goal of the match came in the 28th minute, when John McGinn’s shot deflected twice before finding its way into the Haitian net. Earlier in the match, Scott McTominay came close to scoring when his attempt struck the post and rebounded into play. Haiti created several fast-paced attacking moves that put the Scottish defence under pressure at intervals, but they were unable to score an equaliser before full time. The result marked Scotland’s first World Cup win since 1990.
In the other Group C fixture played on the same day, Brazil and Morocco drew 1–1. Morocco took the lead in the 21st minute when Ismael Saibari finished a swift counter-attacking move following a through ball from Brahim Díaz. Brazil equalised in the 32nd minute through Vinícius Júnior, who cut in from the left side and scored with a right-footed curling shot into the top corner.
Following the opening round of matches, Scotland lead the group with three points, while Brazil and Morocco share one point each after their draw. Haiti remain without a point.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Morocco | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Haiti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fixture | Result | Goal Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland vs Haiti | 1–0 | John McGinn |
| Brazil vs Morocco | 1–1 | Ismael Saibari, Vinícius Júnior |
The next round of Group C fixtures is scheduled for 19 June, when Scotland will face Morocco, while Brazil will meet Haiti on the same day.
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