Scotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with 1-0 win over Haiti in Group C

John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute as Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Saturday.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute as Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Saturday.

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The Scots, making their first appearance in the tournament since 1998, earned their first World Cup victory since 1990, when they beat Sweden 2-1.

Group favorites Brazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw earlier in the day, putting Scotland at the top of the group standings.