Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 to mark a winning return to the World Cup

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 14 Jun 2026 A scrappy finish by John McGinn allowed Scotland to mark their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a nervy 1-0 win over outsiders Haiti. Aston Villa captain McGinn fired in with the aid of a deflection just before the half-hour mark at the Gillette Stadium just outside Boston, which was filled to its 64,000 capacity with a majority of Scottish fans. They have travelled to the United States in large numbers to follow Scotland’s first World Cup campaign since 1998 and were able to celebrate a rare victory at the tournament as they go top of Group C. It is Scotland’s first win at a World Cup since a 2-1 defeat of Sweden in Italy in 1990, and their first victory at any major tournament in 30 years, since Euro 96. Steve Clarke’s team are bidding to make history by reaching the knockout stages, something Scotland have never done at the World Cup. They had to hang on grimly at the end, but the victory puts them on course to get to the last 32, especially as t...

Alan Shearer praises Scott McTominay for leaving Manchester United


Alan Shearer has made his feelings known about Scott McTominay’s departure from Manchester United this past summer.

Having fallen down Erik ten Hag’s pecking order in recent times, McTominay was snatched up for €30.4 million by Napoli. He signed a five-year contract with the club.

Since his move, McTominay appears to have fitted in smoothly at the Italian team, scoring after just 25 seconds in Napoli’s recent 3-1 victory over Como.

In Shearer’s mind, there is overwhelming evidence to suggest that leaving Man United was the right decision for the Scottish international.

“It was a wise decision for Scott McTominay to move countries and experience something different, not only on a football pitch but in life as well,” Shearer insisted.

“I wonder what McTominay thinks, looking back at what Man United are doing this season – or rather what they are not doing in terms of performances on the pitch. Scott will look at himself and think he’s made the right decision because it looks as if the move to Napoli is going well for him.”

“He’s already scored a couple of goals, he’s developing a good relationship with Romelu Lukaku, and it looks like he’s enjoying it so from his point of view, he’s clearly made the right decision to leave Manchester United,” Shearer concluded.

McTominay has enjoyed a scintillating start to life in Italy as Napoli sits on top of the Serie A table with five wins in seven matches so far.

In four league appearances to date, he scored one goal and provided an assist while also scoring a goal in Napoli’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Palermo in the second round of the Coppa Italia.

While McTominay’s performances at Napoli so far have proven him to be a good fit at the club, the player himself also made his personal feelings known about the move.

“The Azzurri fans are crazy, I would say, the best I have ever seen,” he claimed following his Napoli debut. He also mentioned that he engaged in “very positive” conversations with his new manager, Antonio Conte, suggesting a meeting of the minds with his new boss.

Following the goalless draw with Aston Villa, United have failed to win in their last five matches. Should Ten Hag be unable to improve his side’s form, McTominay and other players who may contemplate leaving the club will feel far more secure with their decision.

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