After nearly thirty years of struggle and disappointment, Scotland has triumphed and qualified for the ultimate global tournament with a thrilling victory over Denmark in the qualifiers. Although the Scots were expected to have an easy match against Haiti in Massachusetts, they emerged with a hard-earned win, secured by a deflected first-half goal from John McGinn. Scotland now leads Group C, as the match between Brazil and Morocco ended in a draw.
Here are the player ratings for the Scotland players following their 1-0 victory against Haiti.
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Angus Gunn: 7
After a shaky moment soon after McGinn’s goal, Gunn grew more assured as the match progressed and faced minimal threats, eventually earning a clean sheet in his first FIFA World Cup game.
Aaron Hickey: 6.5
Although he faced challenges from Ruben Providence and Martin Experience, the Brentford player managed to balance his contributions between defense and attack. After receiving an early booking, Steve Clarke substituted him for Nathan Patterson in the final quarter of the match.
Grant Hanley: 7.5
The seasoned Hibernian centre-back made crucial blocks, tackles, and clearances, helping to maintain a clean sheet.
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Jack Hendry: 7
He formed a strong partnership with Hanley at the back and his long pass initiated the goal that secured Scotland three important points.
Andrew Robertson: 7.5
The former Liverpool star displayed excellent leadership with solid defensive skills and timely overlapping runs, effectively managing the chaos from the Haitian attack.
Ben Gannon-Doak: 7
His lively performance on the left showcased his creativity, playing a vital role in McGinn’s goal and consistently threatening with his dribbles and crosses before being substituted for Ryan Christie late in the game.
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Scott McTominay: 7
He struck the woodwork early on but found it difficult to make effective runs into the attacking third.
Lewis Ferguson: 7.5
Ferguson excelled in midfield, winning duels and making crucial recoveries, while showcasing his excellent hold-up play by drawing fouls.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 13: Frantzdy Pierrot #20 of Haiti attempts a shot while Grant Hanley #5 and Angus Gunn #1 of Scotland try to block during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match on June 13, 2026, at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)
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John McGinn: 8
Against the dynamic Haitian players, McGinn exhibited his physical prowess and versatility, often altering his position to adapt during defensive and offensive phases. His goal, which deflected off Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, came around the half-hour mark, though he missed a significant scoring chance in the second half. He was substituted for Findlay Curtis late in the match.
Lawrence Shankland: 6.5
He held his ground well as the primary striker but couldn’t manage to test Johny Placide in the Haiti goal and was replaced by Kenny McLean as the team sought to secure their lead.
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Che Adams: 7
Adams made a remarkable contribution with his first touch on a long pass from Hendry, setting up Gannon-Doak just before McGinn’s goal. Operating primarily as a forward, he frequently dropped deeper to help in the build-up. He was later substituted for Lyndon Dykes in the closing minutes.
Scotland Subs vs Haiti
Lyndon Dykes: 5.5
Dykes showcased his aerial ability, but his impact was limited after replacing Adams.
Ryan Christie: 6
Christie focused more on protecting the lead than pushing for a second goal in the final moments.
Nathan Patterson: 6.5
After coming on, Patterson made a vital block and was heavily involved in defense as Haiti pushed for an equalizer late in the match.
He played too briefly for a definitive rating.
Kenny McLean: NA