Haiti vs Scotland Opens Group C At Boston Stadium In Foxborough, Massachusetts

Haiti and Scotland open Group C at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with the match scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET, and both sides seeking a crucial three points before tougher fixtures against Brazil and Morocco.

“Two nations with long and painful World Cup absences are set to collide in a historic Group C showdown as Haiti and Scotland both end decades of waiting on football’s biggest stage”

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Scotland return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years after a 28-year absence, with Steve Clarke’s side led by captain Andy Robertson and midfield stars John McGinn and Scott McTominay.

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Haiti arrive for their first World Cup appearance since 1974, with the squad featuring Europe-based players including Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Wilson Isidor, and veteran striker Duckens Nazon.

The match is described as a first-ever senior meeting between Haiti and Scotland, and it is set against a Group C backdrop that includes Brazil and Morocco.

In the UK, BBC One and BBC iPlayer are listed for coverage, while FOX Sports 1 and Fubo are listed for the US live stream.

Scotland’s preparations have been shaped by Scott McTominay’s stomach complaint, with The Independent saying the Napoli midfielder was kept separate from the rest of the squad and accompanied by a doctor as a precaution.

The BBC reported that after McTominay re-emerged at training on Friday, head coach Clarke described him as "perfect" and "ready to go," as Scotland weigh whether to keep their midfield settled for the opener.

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Kenny McLean said, "Hopefully that doesn't spread," and added, "I am sure everybody has fingers crossed that Scott will be fine," as he discussed the impact of the illness on the squad.

The BBC also framed the decision as a potential midfield curveball, noting Clarke’s 4-4-2 approach and the question of whether McTominay would be left out for the biggest game in almost three decades.

With Scotland set to play their first World Cup match in 28 years, the camp’s focus on McTominay’s availability is positioned as central to how the team handles the pressure of the opener.

With the World Cup in Massachusetts and the opener at Gillette Stadium renamed Boston Stadium for the tournament, the Providence Journal lists Scotland as -180 on the moneyline and Haiti as +500, with the match priced at +330 to end in a draw.

“It is a first appearance on football’s biggest stage for the Tartan Army since 1998, when they lost all three matches en route to a demoralising early exit from France”

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The same article compiles predictions including CBS Sports’ Scotland 2, Haiti 1 and ESPN’s Scotland 2, Haiti 1, alongside a Dimers forecast of Scotland 1, Haiti 0 and a Bill Speros quote that "A nervy, open game decided by the quality gap in midfield" will determine the result.

For viewers, The Sun says Haiti vs Scotland will be broadcast live on BBC One in the UK, with BBC iPlayer streaming the action for free, while FOX holds exclusive rights to all 104 World Cup matches in America.

The Big Lead also lists the match date and time as Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET, with FOX Sports 1 and a Fubo stream option.

As Group C also includes Brazil and Morocco, the opening match is framed across the previews as a crucial start for qualification hopes, with Scotland’s return after 28 years and Haiti’s first appearance since 1974 both set to define the early standings.