John McGinn celebrates after scoring for Scotland

Overview:

Scotland returns to action against Morocco on Saturday, 20th June 2026 at the Boston stadium in Foxborough. On the same day, Brazil will face Haiti at the Philadelphia stadium.

2026 FIFA World Cup

Group C:

  • Haiti 0-1 Scotland
  • Brazil 1-1 Morocco

Scotland edged Haiti 1-0 at the Boston stadium, Foxborough to go top of Group C in the on-going 2026 FIFA World Cup.

John McGinn was the hero with a first half goal.

The 31-year-old Aston Villa midfielder scored off a heavily deflected ball as Scotland registered their first victory since 1990.

Efforts by the World Cup debutants Haiti to find the equalizer hit a dead-end.

John McGinn with the man of the match award

Scotland is now top of group C in a group that also has Brazil and African ambassadors Morocco.

Morocco held the five time record winners Brazil to a 1-all draw at the  New York New Jersey stadium.

Ismael Saibari opened the scoring business in the 20th minute with a wonder loop before Vinicius Jose Paixo de Oliveira Junior equalizer got the equalizer 10 minutes later.

Next Group C matches:

Scotland returns to action against Morocco on Saturday, 20th June 2026 at the Boston stadium in Foxborough.

On the same day, Brazil will face Haiti at the Philadelphia stadium.

Meanwhile, the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues on Sunday, 14th June 2026 as Germany tussles against Curacao in the Group E early kick off at the Houston stadium.

Then, in Group F, Netherlands will face Japan at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington city.

Argentina is the reigning champion.

David Isabirye is a senior staff writer for Kawowo Sports where he covers most of the major events.

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