Haiti & Scotland Kick Off World Cup Journey

Haiti and Scotland commence their 2026 World Cup journeys on Saturday, June 13, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. This Group C opener pits two nations eager to make their mark on the world stage. Haiti enters its second-ever World Cup appearance, its first since 1974. Scotland returns to the tournament for the first time since 1998, facing immense expectations.

Both teams are positioned as underdogs within a challenging Group C, which also includes powerhouses Brazil and Morocco. Haiti will subsequently face Brazil and Morocco in its remaining group matches. Scotland's path after this encounter includes a game against Morocco. The match is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on FS1 and Telemundo.

The 2026 World Cup features an expanded format with 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four. Teams earn three points for a win and one for a draw. The top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-place teams, will advance to the Round of 32 knockout stage. Tiebreakers for group standings are determined by specific criteria.