Scotland’s John McGinn Believes Team Can Challenge Brazil and Morocco at 2026 World Cup
Scotland midfielder John McGinn says his side can pose a threat to Brazil and Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even while respecting the strength of those opponents.
He described the recent win over Haiti as a crucial pressure match, noting that Scotland entered as favorites against a tough Haitian side. McGinn, who broke an 18‑month drought for an international goal, emphasized the importance of keeping a clean sheet and claiming the three points.
McGinn added that the Haitian team possesses qualities Scotland is not accustomed to, making the defensive performance vital. He expressed confidence that the squad can improve further and will approach the Brazil and Morocco fixtures with added momentum, highlighting that a World Cup win would be a major milestone for the nation.
The victory ended Scotland’s long wait for success in major tournaments, marking their first triumph since 1996 and their first World Cup win since beating Sweden in Italy in 1990.
Looking ahead, Scotland will meet Morocco in Boston on Friday, then face Brazil in Miami on June 24. Securing at least a point from either encounter could be sufficient to advance to the next stage of the competition.
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