Scotland defeats Haiti 1-0 after midfielder’s heart procedure
Scotland opens the World Cup with a 1‑0 win over Haiti, securing three points. Midfielder Scott McTominay underwent a minimally invasive cardiac ablation in Manchester two days before the match and was fit to play the full 90 minutes. He also featured in the subsequent group games against Morocco and Brazil, after which Scotland exited at the group stage. The team currently sits third in Nations League Group B1 with four points from four matches and will host North Macedonia on 13 Nov before traveling to Switzerland on 16 Nov.
Key facts
- The ablation was minimally invasive and corrected a mild arrhythmia.
- McTominay thanked Napoli medical staff for their autumn support.
- Scotland’s camp initially cited a stomach complaint for his absence.
- The arrhythmia was first noticed after the team arrived in the US in early June.
- McTominay described the procedure as disappointing but part of the process.
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