Scotland has returned to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 28 years with a win over Haiti, but their performance has been labelled an "absolute joke" by fans.
Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in the early hours of Sunday morning (UK time) thanks to a goal from John McGinn.
The match ignited celebrations across the nation, with thousands of fans gathering at watch parties, including a major fanzone at Glasgow’s Ovo Hydro arena.
Scotland win a #FIFAWorldCup match for the first time since 1990! 🏴 pic.twitter.com/WCM5weIHOH
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 14, 2026
The crowd erupted as McGinn scored in the 28th minute, but tension grew during a shaky second half as Haiti pushed for an equaliser.
Fans were quick to celebrate the result, with 52-year-old Denise Rae from Aberdeen calling the experience "amazing."
Ms Rae said: “It’s been a long time coming.
"Come on, Scotland, we can do it.
"Let’s get to the next round. No Scotland, no party!”
Shona Weston, 61, also from Aberdeen, described the match as "absolutely fabulous" and "beyond expectations."
Fans label Scotland's performance an "absolute joke" despite win over Haiti
Social media, however, revealed a divide in opinion, with some content to focus on the result and others critical of the team’s display.
FULL TIME: Haiti 0-1 Scotland.
A win to kick-off our @FIFAWorldCup campaign!#HAISCO | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/PyNPlYWuG3— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 14, 2026
One post on X (formerly Twitter) read: "They will give Brazil and Morocco a headache.
"No one cares how we got it but we got 3 points."
Another posted: "Not the best we've played but who cares.
"3 points is all that matters and that's what we got.
"Well done to the team."
Others were far less forgiving, with some fans labelling Scotland's performance as "embarrassing".
One person wrote: "Absolute joke! Playing like San Marino!
"Letting all of the fans down on what was supposed to be a monumental night for Scotland!
"Whoever gave Clarke a 4 year extension needs to be checked into a mental hospital!"
Another said: "F***ing embarrassing that tbf.
"You’ll dress is it up as ‘job done’ but you got absolutely played off the park by Haiti man."
A third added: "For anyone that paid way yyyy over the odds for tickets, can @ScotlandNT try do a fundraiser to pay back...cuase that was a disgustingly amateur performance."
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