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Scotland's 20-Year-Old Ben Gannon-Doak Shines on Historic World Cup Return
BBC Sport·Monday, 15 June 2026
Scotland returned to the men's World Cup for the first time in decades and beat Haiti, recording their first World Cup win in 36 years. Twenty-year-old Ben Gannon-Doak, who was not yet born when Scotland last played at the tournament, was the standout performer. The win marks a defining moment in Scottish football's recent resurgence.
Why It Matters
Scotland's return to the World Cup is a big story for global football fans, and a young star emerging in such a historic match is exactly the kind of feel-good moment that transcends borders.
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