Live Blog: Haiti vs Scotland, Live Coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Match

Haiti and Scotland will kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 journeys on Saturday in a Group C clash. Both nations are looking to start strong in a group that also includes Brazil and Morocco.

Matchday 1 in Group C is complete, and Scotland sits on top

A 1-0 win over Haiti puts Scotland at the top of the group, ahead of Brazil and Morocco, who shared the points in their opener.

Controversy in the match

Haiti claimed a handball by Hanley in the penalty area, but the referee didn't award a penalty.

Haiti keeps fighting

The Caribbean team hasn't given up, but the Scots maintain their lead.

The first half is over.

Scotland is leading Haiti 1-0 and has taken the lead in Group C after Brazil and Morocco drew.

Goal for Scotland

28' John McGinn fires a shot in the box and a Haitian defender deflects the ball to open the scoring.

Haiti vs Scotland has kicked off.

This is the second match of Group C. There's no clear favorite at the moment.

Haiti's starting lineup for their return to the World Cup

Scotland's starting lineup

🏟️ When and Where

Haiti and Scotland will kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 journeys on Saturday in a Group C clash. Both nations are looking to start strong in a group that also includes Brazil and Morocco.

Match: Haiti vs Scotland

Group C

Time: 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Boston Stadium

📺 How and Where to Watch Haiti vs Scotland

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🇭🇹 Haiti's Preview

Haiti is back on soccer's biggest stage for the first time since the 1974 FIFA World Cup in West Germany.

In its only previous World Cup appearance, Haiti lost all three group-stage matches and failed to advance.

The clash against Scotland offers a chance to begin a new chapter in the nation's football history.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland's Preview

Scotland is back at the World Cup for the first time since France 1998.

The European side has struggled historically at the tournament, winning just four of its 23 World Cup matches.

Now, Scotland hopes to make a winning return to international soccer's biggest event.

⭐ Players to Watch

🇭🇹 Duckens Nazon

Nazon is Haiti's main attacking threat after finishing as the top scorer in Concacaf qualifying with six goals.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scott McTominay

The midfielder has become one of Scotland's most influential players. Since the start of 2023, he has contributed directly to 15 goals for the national team, scoring 13 and adding two assists.

🎯 Final Analysis

While there is no history between the teams, Scotland enters the match as the favorite thanks to its international experience and players competing in top European leagues.

Haiti, meanwhile, will look to pull off an upset and keep alive its dream of reaching the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup for the first time.