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McGinn scores twice as Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-1
John McGinn scored both goals in Scotland’s 2-1 win over North Macedonia in a Nations League match at Hampden Park.
He put Scotland ahead in the 54th minute, North Macedonia equalised three minutes later, and McGinn scored a penalty in the 73rd.
The brace took McGinn to 24 international goals, level with Hughie Gallacher in joint third on Scotland’s all-time list.
He is six goals behind joint record-holders Kenny Dalglish and Denis Law.
McGinn said the scoring record is on his mind, but stressed that the team’s results come first.
The victory gave head coach Sebastien Pocognoli his first home win with Scotland, while captain Andy Robertson drew level with Dalglish’s record for Scotland appearances.
Scotland’s next match is away to Switzerland on Monday, their final Group B1 game.
Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-1 in a Nations League match at Hampden.
John McGinn scored twice, including a penalty, to secure the win.
Elmin Rastoder equalised for North Macedonia three minutes after McGinn’s first goal.
The victory was Sebastien Pocognoli’s first home win as Scotland head coach.
McGinn’s international goal tally rose to 24, six short of Scotland’s scoring record.
- Who
- Scotland beat North Macedonia.
- What
- Scotland won 2-1, with John McGinn scoring both goals.
- When
- 13 November 2026.
- Where
- Hampden, Glasgow.
- Why
- McGinn scored a second-half double to secure the Nations League victory.
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John McGinn put Scotland ahead.
Elmin Rastoder equalised for North Macedonia.
McGinn scored from the penalty spot to put Scotland ahead again.
- Final score
- Scotland 2-1 North Macedonia
- Scotland goalscorer
- John McGinn, two goals
- North Macedonia goalscorer
- Elmin Rastoder
- McGinn’s international goals
- 24
- Next match
- Away to Switzerland on Monday in the final Group B1 game
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What people are saying
It was not always perfect but we created a lot of chances that we should score and maybe have a better feeling of the game.
The team come first, but whether it’s myself, Scottie (McTominay), Che (Adams), anyone that’s going on the scoresheet at the minute, we’ll take it.