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Haiti and Scotland Open 2026 World Cup Play at Gillette Stadium
Haiti and Scotland meet Saturday evening in Foxborough, Massachusetts, marking the first World Cup appearance for each nation in decades. Both teams seek a third-place group finish that would advance them to the knockout stage under the expanded 48-team format.
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Haiti and Scotland face each other at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The match is the first of the 2026 World Cup for both nations. Scotland last appeared at the tournament in 1998. Haiti last appeared in 1974. Neither side has previously reached the knockout rounds.
The fixture occurs in Group C alongside Brazil and Morocco.
The top two teams in each group advance directly, while the eight best third-place teams also progress under the 48-team format. Scotland enters the match favored by bookmakers at -185. Haiti is listed at +490, with a draw at +340.
Scotland qualified for the tournament after nearly three decades away. The side recorded 13 goals across six qualifying matches. Haiti conceded 13 goals during 10 qualifying games. The team has not reached the knockout stage in prior appearances.
The match will air on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish.
Streaming is available on Fubo. Predicted lineups list 11 players for each side, though final rosters remain subject to change before kickoff.
