"Can we play a bit better? Of course we can. But this is brilliant, and we will go into the games against Brazil and Morocco with more gears to go up. Scotland winning at a World Cup again is the main takeaway," McGinn said.

The goal against Haiti ended a barren run of more than 18 months without a Scotland strike for McGinn, making the moment doubly significant for the veteran midfielder.

Pressure managed, focus turns to bigger tests

McGinn reflected on the challenge of facing Haiti, a side he described as carrying qualities that Scotland rarely encounter. He stressed that securing a clean sheet and three points against a tricky opponent was what mattered most on the opening night.

Scotland now sit top of Group C following the win. A single point from their next two fixtures would likely be enough to advance to the knockout rounds — no small feat in a group containing two top-ten nations.

They face Morocco in Boston on Friday before meeting Brazil in Miami on 24 June. Saturday's triumph was also Scotland's first win at any major tournament since 1996, making it a landmark result for the nation.