Scotland celebrated their return to the FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Haiti in their Group C opener at Gillette Stadium. Captain John McGinn scored the decisive first-half goal, ending Scotland's long World Cup goal drought. The win puts Steve Clarke's side atop the group ahead of clashes with Morocco and Brazil.

Scotland marked their long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Haiti in their Group C opener at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on Saturday, thanks to a decisive first-half strike from captain John McGinn.

Playing in their first World Cup match of the 21st century, Steve Clarke's side climbed to the top of Group C after securing their first World Cup win since 1990.

Bright Start For Scotland

Scotland started brightly and nearly opened the scoring within three minutes when Ben Doak forced Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide into a smart low save after an incisive run. Haiti responded with a spell of pressure, but Scotland's defence remained composed as Angus Gunn was rarely troubled.