Scotland end 36-year World Cup drought with nervy 1-0 win over Haiti
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Scotland ended a 36-year drought at the 2026 World Cup finals with a nervy 1-0 victory over Haiti, thanks to a deflected John McGinn goal on 28 minutes. Despite being ranked 40 places below Scotland, Haiti dominated the match and arguably deserved at least a point. Scotland fans celebrated wildly regardless of the unconvincing performance.
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bskyScotland end 36-year World Cup drought with nervy 1-0 win over Haitithemag.co.ukKey quotes
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Haiti will be kicking themselves as they could and should have won, never mind not even getting a point.
A nervous performance that lacked quality and clearly second best against a Haiti side ranked some 40 places below them in the world rankings.
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