John McGinn opened the scoring in the 28th minute, giving Scotland a 1‑0 lead and their first World Cup goal since 1998. The deflected strike rebounded after Che Adams was denied, and the Tartan Army erupted. A near‑miss from Scott McTominay rattled the post early on, but the Scots held firm. The goal sparked wild celebrations among fans in the stadium and across Scotland.

Haiti, returning to the finals for the first time since 1974, pressed throughout, with Carlens Arcus forcing goalkeeper Angus Gunn to spill a shot. Ben Gannon‑Doak’s angled drive from a Robertson cross produced a corner, while Frantzdy Pierrot headed wide in the dying minutes. Scotland’s defence stayed compact, preserving the advantage. Their resilience denied Haiti any clear chance, leaving the visitors frustrated.

With the win, Scotland moved to the top of Group C, overtaking Brazil after their draw with Morocco. Coach Steve Clarke praised the squad’s character, but acknowledged a lack of control that must improve to advance. The result keeps the Scots alive for a historic first‑time progression beyond the group stage. If they replicate this defensive solidity against Morocco, a knockout berth looks attainable.