Scotland will begin their World Cup campaign with an opening match against Haiti on Sunday morning, June 14, 2026. The Tartan Army travels to Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, for this Group stage encounter.
Kick-off time
The match is scheduled for 2am UK time on Sunday, June 14, which corresponds to 9pm local time on Saturday, June 13. UK fans will need to stay up late or wake up early to catch the action live.
Location
Boston Stadium, also known as Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, hosts this opening group fixture. Thousands of travelling Scottish supporters are expected to fill the state-of-the-art venue.
UK TV coverage
BBC One has secured exclusive broadcast rights for this group stage opener. Official TV coverage begins at 1.10am, with 50 minutes of punditry and build-up before kick-off.
Live stream information
Viewers can stream the match live on BBC iPlayer, available on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and smart TVs. Access is free for anyone with a valid UK TV licence.
United States TV coverage
American viewers can watch on Fox Sports (English) or stream via the Fox Sports app. Spanish-language coverage is available on TUDN.
UK radio coverage
BBC Radio 5 Live will broadcast live audio commentary, featuring expert pundits and updates from the stadium.
Scotland team news
Steve Clarke has a mostly settled squad. Scott McTominay is fit to start in midfield, but Napoli teammate Billy Gilmour is out due to a knee injury. Other midfield options include Lewis Ferguson, John McGinn, and late call-up Tyler Fletcher.
Haiti team news
Haiti enters as underdogs but possesses attacking pace on the counter. The squad relies heavily on forward Frantzdy Pierrot's physical presence.
Head-to-head record
This is the first competitive meeting between the two nations. Haiti is known for an organised defensive unit, requiring Scotland to be creative to break the deadlock.
