Scotland’s long World Cup wait is over – now they can dream of a mythical extra gameAfter a 28-year wait, a 28th-minute goal to announce their return. Scotland are back in the World Cup 2026, creating history with both their presence and their victory and making a nation dream again. It may have entailed a deflected goal, an unconvincing performance, a struggle to beat a Haiti side officially only the 83rd best in the global game, but this was still a day – if not necessarily a display – for Scotland to savour.And a league table that, in their long exile from this stage, would have required a stretch of the imagination. From top spot in Group C, Scotland can stare down at the five-time winners Brazil in the standings; the 2022 semi-finalists Morocco, too. It may only last for a few days, but this team are positioned to go where no previous Scotland side has: to the knockout stages in a major competition, to the extra game that seemed almost mythical.Richard Jolly in Boston14 June 2026 06:25Haiti vs Scotland player ratings: John McGinn seals vital win as young starlet shines in BostonAngus Gunn, 6 – Made an unconvincing stop when tested in the first half, but did what was asked of him overall.Aaron Hickey, 6 – Looked shaky in the first half up against Ruben Providence, though cleared well from a promising chance late on. Sharpened up in the second half and could have had an assist if McGinn had done better.Jack Hendry, 7 – Was solid throughout and like Hanley was not under too stern a test, though won his duels when he needed to.Grant Hanley, 7 – Was put under pressure early on as his team made a shaky start, but never looked too troubled and made a great block late on to stop a dangerous counter-attack. Played the ball over the top that led to the only goal of the game.Jack Rathborn14 June 2026 06:05Up nextScotland remain in Boston with Morocco next up on Friday at 11pm BST, while Haiti face Brazil in Philadelphia in the early hours of Saturday morning (1:30am to be precise).The final round of games see Scotland face Brazil in Miami and Morocco take on Haiti in Atlanta – both kicking off at 11pm on Wednesday, June 24.Alan Smith14 June 2026 05:45Alan Smith14 June 2026 05:30McGinn’s message to Scotland“A generation haven’t seen this. Seeing all the kids going to the parks in their Scotland kit and painting their face. When they get up tomorrow hopefully they are beaming with pride. Because I am.”Alan Smith14 June 2026 05:15That was Scotland’s…
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