Haiti lose 0–1 to Scotland, Brazil awaits Friday

Scotland edge Haiti 0–1 in World Cup opener

Haiti fell 0–1 to Scotland on Sunday in Boston, leaving your team still searching for a first ever World Cup point (1).

The difference was razor-thin. Haiti kept Scotland within reach all night, but the goal never came (1) (4).

McLean challenge on Casimir, ex-referee says straight red

Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett says Kenny McLean should have seen red for his challenge on Josue Casimir (2).

"The boot is above waist height. I think he's coming in with speed," Hackett said. "He could have avoided that challenge, so for me it's certainly reckless so that's the yellow card. But it's using excessive force and it's endangered the safety of the opponent by the very nature of the landing area. He's very fortunate not to receive a red card" (2).

VAR stayed silent. Hackett was baffled: "Why didn't VAR come in on this? I think this warrants the referee taking a second look" (2).

Brazil on Friday, and Haiti's history is not kind

The schedule does not soften. Haiti face Brazil on Friday in Group C (1).

Your team's only previous World Cup appearance came in 1974, three matches, three defeats. Emmanuel Sanon scored against a Dino Zoff-led Italy, but Haiti left without a point (1). This squad under Sébastien Migné is still chasing that first result.

Scotland fans fill Boston streets with bagpipes

Scotland supporters took over Boston after the final whistle Sunday, pouring into the streets with bagpipes to celebrate the 1–0 win (4).