2026 World Cup: Steve Clarke after Scotland's victory over Haiti in the opening match of Group C

Steve Clarke's Scotland squad made a successful start to their 2026 World Cup campaign, beating Haiti 1-0 in their opening Group C match at Boston Stadium. Clarke, pleased with the result, emphasized how important this victory was for his team in terms of further competition in the group.  The Scots coach noted that his team played with determination and effectiveness, which allowed them to take control of the match. Clarke praised his players for their perseverance and ability to implement tactical assumptions. He also emphasized that every win at such a prestigious tournament as the World Championships is extremely important, especially at the beginning of the group competition. By winning three points, Scotland gained a chance to advance to the next round, which was one of the team's main goals at this stage of the tournament. John McGinn scored the winning goal, which further boosted the team's morale for the next challenges. Clarke expressed hope that his team will maintain their good form and continue their good streak in the upcoming matches. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Copa do Mundo 2026: Gol de John McGinn coloca Escócia em vantagem contra o Haiti](https://torcidanet.live/pt/news/copa-do-mundo-2026-gol-de-john-mcginn-coloca-escocia-em-vantagem-contra-o-haiti) 2. [2026 World Cup](https://onzeactu.com/fr/news/coupe-du-monde-2026-leffervescence-monte-a-new-york-avant-le-match-bresil-maroc)