Watch: The country reacts after Scotland wins its opening World Cup game against Haiti

By Rachel Mackie

Engagement Editor

Published 14th Jun 2026, 04:37 BST

Updated 14th Jun 2026, 04:43 BST

Scotland emerges victorious after facing Haiti in their opening World Cup game.

Fans all over the country held their breath in the last few seconds of Scotland’s opening game in the World Cup.

Scotland scored their one goal in the first half, with John McGinn putting the ball in the back of the net.

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After the match, McGinn reflected: “It wasn’t my best of goals. But who cares? Tonight we had to work hard. Could we player better? Aye. But it is a must win game and we won it.

Wrestler and actor Grado cheering on Scotland at a screening of the Haiti match at McDonald's in Darnley in Glasgow — Wrestler and actor Grado cheering on Scotland at a screening of the Haiti match at McDonald's in Darnley in Glasgow | Alastair Dalton/TheScotsman

placeholder image — Wrestler and actor Grado cheering on Scotland at a screening of the Haiti match at McDonald's in Darnley in Glasgow | Alastair Dalton/TheScotsman

“I had so much pride seeing the kids going to school in their Scotland shirts this morning, with their faces painted. I hope they’re proud, because I am.”

Scotland fans heading home across the Govan-Partick bridge over the Clyde in Glasgow at 4.45am on Sunday after the Haiti World Cup game — Scotland fans heading home across the Govan-Partick bridge over the Clyde in Glasgow at 4.45am on Sunday after the Haiti World Cup game | Alastair Dalton/The Scotsman

placeholder image — Scotland fans heading home across the Govan-Partick bridge over the Clyde in Glasgow at 4.45am on Sunday after the Haiti World Cup game | Alastair Dalton/The Scotsman

Read more here: Watch the country go wild as John McGinn scores for Scotland against Haiti in the World Cup

Fans gathered all over Scotland to watch their team get their first World Cup win in over 30 years, and their reaction says it all.

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