Haiti vs ScotlandFIFA World Cup 2026 · Group stage · Group C

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C match, Haiti vs. Scotland, kicks off at 02:00 [GMT+1] on Sunday, June 14, at Boston Stadium. Mustapha Ghorbal [ALG] will be the referee for this match, while Naranjo Pérez [ESP] will be the VAR. Haiti’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup ends a 52-year absence, but the Caribbean nation faces immediate pressure to deliver when they take on Scotland in a pivotal Group C opener. With daunting fixtures against Brazil and Morocco still to come, both sides will view this encounter as their best opportunity to secure three valuable points and lay the foundation for a place in the knockout rounds. For Haiti [WLDWL], simply reaching the tournament represents a significant achievement. Their only previous World Cup appearance came in 1974, when they lost all three group-stage matches and conceded 14 goals [0W, 0D, 3L]. While the current squad arrives with greater experience and belief, defensive frailties remain a concern. During CONCACAF qualifying, only two teams conceded more goals than the Grenadiers’ tally of 13 among nations that completed ten matches, highlighting an area that Coach Sébastien Migné will be eager to improve. Despite those concerns, the Bicolor possess enough attacking quality to trouble opponents. Their standout result of 2026 so far came in a commanding 4-0 victory over New Zealand, demonstrating the threat they can pose on the counter-attack. The Grenadiers will aim for their first victory on the biggest stage, although concerns over the fitness of midfielder Leverton Pierre could limit their options. The pair of Wilson Isidor and Duckens Nazon are expected on the front line of Haiti’s 4—4—2 setup against the Tartan Army.

Scotland arrive in North America with growing confidence that they can finally break a long-standing tournament curse. The Scots have never progressed beyond the group stage in any of their 12 previous appearances at either the World Cup or European Championship, but recent performances [WLLWW] suggest this could be their best opportunity yet. Steve Clarke’s men topped their qualification group for the first time since 1982 and have carried that momentum into 2026. Six wins from their last nine matches [6W, 0D, 3L], including emphatic 4-0 and 4-1 victories over Bolivia and Curaçao, respectively, in warm-up fixtures, underline their strong form heading into the finals. However, the Tartan Army have lost each of their last three tournament openers, a sequence stretching back to 1990. Minor fitness concerns surrounding Scott McKenna and Nathan Patterson are being monitored. A 4—4—2 pattern with Ché Adams and Lawrence Shankland is expected against Haiti.

In their opening clash of World Cup, Scotland emerged victorious over Haiti at Boston Stadium. The game ended with a 1-0 scoreline.

It was 0-0 until Scotland took the lead just before the half-hour mark through John McGinn, who netted, making it 1-0.

Haiti play Brazil on 20 June and Morocco on 25 June. Scotland's next opponents are Morocco on 20 June and Brazil on 25 June.