Scotland edged Haiti 1–0 in a tightly contested FIFA World Cup Group C encounter on 14 June, with both sides matched at 1.05 expected goals despite contrasting approaches. Haiti dominated territorially with 15 shots to Scotland's nine, yet managed only two on target, whilst Scotland's clinical finishing proved decisive with an identical shot-on-target count. Scotland's goalkeeper made one save above expected performance (0.18 goals saved above xG), though at a 50 per cent save rate from four shots faced. Both teams lined up in 4–4–2 formations, creating a stalemate in open play until Scotland's solitary goal settled the match. The absence of named goalscorers underscores how marginal the victory proved, decided by fine margins rather than dominance. Scotland's efficiency in front of goal proved crucial in Group C's opening phase.