Scotland’s first match in World Cup 2026 Group C pits them against Haiti in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Foxborough, near the city of Boston, hosts what promises to be an intriguing clash between two sides who have not played on this stage for quite some time.
Scotland’s last World Cup appearance was in 1998, while Haiti’s previous showing came way back in 1974.
Brazil and Morocco are the other two teams in Group C, and the strength of those sides makes this a must-win encounter for both Haiti and Scotland.
So it should be a cracking match, and our full sports betting preview is available to view below, in which you will find tips and the latest World Cup odds on NetBet Sport.
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Where can I watch Haiti vs Scotland in the UK?
Haiti vs Scotland will be broadcast live on BBC One, with kick-off scheduled for 2am UK time.
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Recent results
Haiti finished top of their final World Cup qualifying group with three wins from six matches, two of them coming in the final two matchdays vs Costa Rica (1-0) and Nicaragua (2-0). The Haitians have played four friendlies since earning a spot on the big stage, suffering defeats to Tunisia (0-1) and Peru (1-2), while also drawing 1-1 with Iceland. However, Sebastien Migne’s side did thrash New Zealand 4-0 last Wednesday, a warning of the threat posed by a team often referred to as ‘minnows’.
Scotland qualified for the World Cup in extraordinary circumstances, a dramatic 4-2 home win over Denmark on the final matchday securing top spot in the group – and eradicating the misery of a 3-2 loss in Greece. Since that sensational evening at Hampden Park, Steve Clarke’s men suffered two friendly losses in March vs Japan (0-1) and Ivory Coast (0-1), before recording two crucial warm-up victories over the past 10 days vs Curacao (4-1) and Bolivia (0-4).
Head-to-head record
This is the first meeting between Haiti and Scotland in any competition.
Team news
Haiti’s World Cup squad is headlined by Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor, who switched allegiance this year after representing France at youth level. He already has two goals in four appearances, while Wolves winger Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is Haiti’s other well-known star.
Scotland’s roster features captain Andy Robertson – who recently signed for Tottenham – Napoli ace Scott McTominay, Bologna star Lewis Ferguson and Aston Villa’s John McGinn. Sadly, influential midfielder Billy Gilmour misses the World Cup through injury, which is quite a significant blow.
Haiti vs Scotland Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Scotland are the pre-match favourites at a price of 1.49. A win for Haiti is at long odds of 6.00, while the draw is 4.20.
Haiti vs Scotland Betting Tips
Anytime goalscorer – Lawrence Shankland @ 2.30
Shankland looks set to be Scotland’s main No9 for this World Cup, and he is a striker in fine form. On the back of a 20-goal season with Hearts, Shankland has scored four times in his last three international appearances, including a brace in the aforementioned win over Curacao.
Scotland total goals – Over 1.5 @ 1.63
The Scots netted eight goals in their final two World Cup warm-up matches, and scored two or more times in all but one of their six qualifiers. With Haiti keeping just one clean sheet in the last three games, Scotland should have the quality and form to see this selection land – especially if Clarke’s side grab an early goal.
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.95
But while we expect Scotland to be the team on the front foot, a strike from Haiti looks a firm possibility too. Les Grenadiers scored at least one goal in five of their last six matches, and if they handle the World Cup pressure well, an extension of that record to six in seven beckons.
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