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Haiti and Scotland will face against each other in their opening FIFA World Cup group-stage match. Here's everything you need to know to watch the action live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Haiti vs Scotland on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Haiti vs Scotland WHAT 2026 World Cup WHEN 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT • Saturday, June 13, 2026 WHERE Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling, Peacock Premium, FOX, Telemundo and Hulu + Live TV STREAM WATCH NOW Match Overview Haiti makes a historic return to the global stage for the first time in 52 years, kicking off their campaign as the definitive underdog. Ranked 83rd by FIFA, Les Grenadiers face a monumental task in a group featuring Brazil and Morocco. However, playing in the sweltering June heat of Foxborough could provide a crucial environmental edge against their European opponents, giving them a sliver of hope in this David-and-Goliath clash. Scotland, meanwhile, ends its own 28-year tournament drought, entering the match with the heavy burden of expectation. The Tartan Army are the clear favorites on paper, and manager Steve Clarke is under pressure to secure his first-ever win at a major international tournament. For a nation that has never advanced past the group stage, starting with a convincing victory is non-negotiable. Tactical Analysis & Match Context The paths these two nations took to the 2026 tournament could not be more different. Haiti capitalized on the automatic qualification of co-hosts USA, Canada, and Mexico, navigating the CONCACAF qualifiers to clinch their spot. In contrast, Scotland battled through a tough European group, impressively finishing first ahead of Denmark to secure their direct entry, proving their mettle against top-tier competition. The match projects as a classic tactical battle between a counter-attacking underdog and a possession-dominant favorite. Haiti will likely deploy a 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 formation, aiming to absorb pressure and exploit the pace of their wingers on the break. Scotland, aware of this threat, may opt for a stable back-five system. This would not only neutralize Haiti‘s speed but also liberate wing-backs like Andy Robertson to push forward and become key offensive creators. With Brazil and Morocco looming, this opening fixture is essentially a must-win for both sides. Their most realistic chance of advancing to the knockout rounds is by securing a third-place finish in the group. The three points on offer here are therefore critical, transforming this match into an early, high-stakes eliminator where anything less than a victory could spell the end of their tournament aspirations. Head-to-Head Record & Historic Trends This Group C encounter will be the first-ever official meeting between Haiti and Scotland, adding a layer of unpredictability to the proceedings. With no historical data to draw from, both teams will be stepping into uncharted territory. While they have never faced each other, their past performances against similar confederations offer some insight. Scotland has played a CONCACAF opponent just once in the tournament, a 1-0 loss to Costa Rica in 1990. Haiti’s experience against European teams at this level is more stark; during their only previous appearance in 1974, they lost 3-1 to Italy and 7-0 to Poland. Statistically, the trends favor the Scots heavily. Haiti conceded a staggering 10 goals in their two previous matches against UEFA opposition at the finals. Furthermore, Scotland has been formidable when installed as the betting favorite recently, winning their last four such matches with a dominant aggregate score of 16-2, signaling their ability to handle pressure and deliver results against lower-ranked teams. Squad News & Projected Lineups Both squads arrive in Foxborough at full strength, with no major injuries or suspensions reported ahead of this crucial Group C opener. Haiti enters the tournament with momentum and a full complement of players. Their attack features
Captain Andy Robertson says he and the Scotland players are like children on Christmas Eve as they prepare to end their nation's 28-year wait to return to a men's World Cup finals. "We're on the eve of it and in the team hotel it feels like Christmas Eve when you're a little kid," Tottenham Hotspur left-back Robertson told BBC Sport. Scotland secured their place at the finals with a stunning 4-2 win at home to Denmark in November.
Robertson said game helped pass time in training campScotland play 83rd-ranked Haiti on Saturday in BostonAndy Robertson has revealed an unorthodox way Scotland have prepared for their World Cup return, with the captain organising a game of Traitors for the squad during their buildup camp in the United States.Scotland’s meeting with Haiti in Boston is their first World Cup game since 1998. Much has been made of Scotland’s togetherness in the lead up to this tournament. Robertson did not explain who among his teammates was a faithful and who a traitor, but did explain why the game was introduced. Continue reading...
Marc asked: Will Andoni Iraola be able to get Kerkez back to how he excelled in his Bournemouth team, and can he keep youngsters like Conor Bradley and Stefan Bajcetic fit? Aadam: Kerkez actually improved as the season went on, and I recall Virgil van Dijk hailing the Hungarian to reporters in the second half of the campaign. It is worth noting that Kerkez is younger than Andy Robertson was when he joined Liverpool, so that development is expected to come with time and you would imagine that working under Iraola should even accelerate that.
Rute Cardoso believes her late husband Diogo Jota will be in former Liverpool team-mate Andy Robertson's "thoughts, steps and heart" when he leads Scotland out in their first World Cup since 1998. You will be taking his dream with you too.
Scotland captain Andy Robertson, who spent many happy moments sharing the pitch with the late Diogo Jota in a Liverpool shirt, has received a letter from Jota’s widow, Rute Cardoso. Robertson and Jota were great friends, and they shared the dream of playing at the World Cup this year. One of them will get to […] The post Andy Robertson receives heart-felt letter from Diogo Jota’s widow (Video) appeared first on SoccerNews.
Scot and Portuguese were close friends at Liverpool‘The two of you nurtured a World Cup dream’Andy Robertson has shared an emotional letter from Diogo Jota’s widow as he prepares to lead Scotland at their World Cup return. Robertson and Jota were teammates and close friends at Liverpool before the Portuguese was killed in a car accident, aged just 28, last July.When Scotland qualified for the World Cup for the first time in almost 30 years, Robertson revealed Jota had featured strongly in his thoughts. The pair had spoken regularly about shared World Cup aspirations. Now, as part of a feature on Fifa’s social media channels, Robertson has read out a letter from Jota’s widow, Rute Cardoso. Continue reading...
Brighton are expecting Tottenham to return with another bid for defender Jan Paul van Hecke after rejecting their initial offer. Van Hecke, who is part of the Netherlands' World Cup squad, has a year left on his contract and new Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi is keen to be reunited with the 25-year-old after working with him at Brighton. The Brighton defender would be one of De Zerbi's first signings - after signing former Liverpool defender Andy Robertson - if this deal materialised, and shows how he is looking to boost his squad with players he knows well from his previous managerial roles.
