Scotland's 1-0 victory over Haiti in their opening 2026 World Cup match has not only delighted fans but also sparked concern in Brazil. John McGinn's deflected strike on 28 minutes secured Scotland's first World Cup win since 1990, and the result leaves them top of Group C after Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco.
Brazilian media reacted with alarm, with outlet Lance stating that the Selecao must now be 'perfect' in the remainder of the group stage to guarantee progression. Globo acknowledged Scotland's achievement, noting that they ended two long droughts: a World Cup win for the first time in 36 years and a World Cup victory for the first time in 28 years.
Scotland's performance in Boston was described as 'valuable' by Globo, which highlighted the team's resilience in the second half. The Tartan Army's passionate support was also praised, with fans outnumbering the opposition in the stadium.
Steve Clarke's side now face Morocco on June 19 and Brazil on June 24. While third place could be enough to advance, Scotland will aim to secure at least one more point to strengthen their position and potentially make history by qualifying from their group for the first time.
