Joy, relief and a very late night: how Scotland celebrated World Cup win

Scotland celebrated a 1-0 victory over Haiti in their first World Cup finals since 1998, after John McGinn’s deflected goal defied the odds. The late-night result sparked watch parties that carried into the early hours, with the Ovo Hydro in Glasgow hosting more than 5,000 fans and thousands more gathered across Scotland and even Boston. The atmosphere reflected relief as much as joy, underscored by chants of 'no Scotland, no party' and celebrations that included singing on private jets and in city streets long after the final whistle. FIFA rankings framed a tense, hopeful evening for a nation.