Aston Villa man John McGinn lifted Scotland past Haiti in the second Group C match at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Scott McTominay headed over the bar seven minutes into the game and hit the post soon after as Steve Clarke’s men began to turn the screw.

Haiti continued to put pressure on the Scots for an equaliser, but in the 29th minute, McGinn started the party for the Tartan Army. 

Haiti found a bit more space and created several half-chances. Ruben Providence came closest for the Concacaf nation, cutting in from the wing and whipping a low shot which Angus Gunn couldn’t hold on to, leading to a frenetic penalty-box scramble.

The second half produced few opportunities. 

McGinn could have added a second after finding himself in space in the Haitian penalty area, but the Aston Villa man fired wide under pressure from Ricardo Ade.

Moments later, Providence almost scored from nothing for Haiti. The winger sent a low cross through the penalty area, but Wilson Isidor was unable to connect at the far post.

Later, Frantdzy Pierrot rose above the Scottish defenders to attack a cross whipped in from the right wing. Pierrot, who had been a handful for the Scots all game, made excellent contact, but the ball went just wide of the far post.