Scotland are back on the global stage after 28 years, with the Tartan Army in full swing despite some fans facing VISA issues. The team arrives in Boston for their opening World Cup 2026 match against Haiti.
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Kenny McLean's goal against Denmark in the final qualifier sent Hampden Park into dreamland. Fans hope Boston Stadium will be a similar Mecca. A convincing win against the international minnows, perhaps with another Scott McTominay bicycle kick, would likely see Steve Clarke's side progress from Group C to the round of 32 before facing heavy-hitters Brazil and Morocco.
Haiti qualified automatically from their CONCACAF group and are at their first World Cup since 1974. They failed to progress from the group stage then, losing all three games to Italy, Poland, and 2022 champions Argentina. Scotland realistically stand in their way of going one better.
Sunderland forward Wilson Isidor needs to bag the goals for the Haitians, while Wolves midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde must provide steel to the second-lowest-ranked side at the 2026 World Cup.
Date, Kick-off Time and Venue
Haiti vs Scotland is scheduled for a 2am BST kick-off on Sunday 3rd June, 2026. The match will take place at Boston Stadium, Massachusetts.
Where to Watch Haiti vs Scotland for FREE
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on BBC One, with coverage starting at 1.10am BST on Sunday morning.
Live stream: UK viewers can also catch the contest live online via BBC iPlayer or the BBC website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, featuring expert analysis from Arthur Ferridge at the ground.
Free highlights: World Cup highlights are available on FIFA’s official YouTube channel, along with BBC iPlayer and their websites.
Haiti vs Scotland Team News
Haiti have no current injury concerns, but after seeing fellow Group C opponents Morocco suffer two tournament-ending injuries, they will hope key men Bellegarde and Isidor remain fit.
Goalkeeper Johny Placide is a figurehead for the Haitians but will be lucky to keep a clean sheet at this tournament.
Haiti squad: Josue Duverger, Alexandre Pierre, Johny Placide, Ricardo Ade, Carlens Arcus, Hannes Delcroix, Jean-Kevin Duverne, Martin Experience, Duke Lacroix, Wilguens Paugain, Keeto Thermoncy, Carl Fred Sainte, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Leverton Pierre, Danley Jean Jacques, Woodensky Pierre, Dominique Simon, Josue Casimir, Louicius Deedson, Derrick Etienne Jr., Yassin Fortune, Wilson Isidor, Lenny Joseph, Duckens Nazon, Frantzdy Pierrot, Ruben Providence.
Scotland and Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour picked up a knee injury in a friendly win over Curaçao two weeks ago and was replaced by Man United youngster Tyler Fletcher, son of 80-cap former international Darren.
Fellow Napoli midfielder McTominay is expected to star, alongside John McGinn, fresh off May’s Europa League win with Aston Villa. Defender Scott McKenna was absent from training this week, but his issue is not considered serious, while Andy Robertson’s move to Spurs may give him a boost after a difficult season with Liverpool.
Scotland squad: Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly, Craig Gordon, Aaron Hickey, Andy Robertson, Grant Hanley, Kieran Tierney, Jack Hendry, John Souttar, Dominic Hyam, Nathan Patterson, Anthony Ralston, Scott McKenna, Scott McTominay, John McGinn, Tyler Fletcher, Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson, Kenny McLean, Lyndon Dykes, Che Adams, Ross Stewart, Ben Gannon-Doak, George Hirst, Lawrence Shankland, Findlay Curtis.
Haiti vs Scotland Prediction
Haiti’s recent 4-0 win over New Zealand may have sent shivers down Scotland’s spine, but a 2-1 loss to Peru will assuage any Scottish fears of an upset. With Scotland ranked almost 40 places above Haiti in the FIFA World Rankings, Steve Clarke should guide his team to a comfortable win and all but confirm their progression. Expect hellfire if they don’t. Scotland to win 4-0.
Head to Head (h2h) History and Results
Sunday’s meeting will be the first-ever between Scotland and Haiti.
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