Haiti and Scotland face off in the opening round of the World Cup 2026 group stage. The match kicks off on Sunday 14 June at 2 AM (BST) at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
While Haiti comes into the tournament with mixed results, Scotland arrives in solid form. Our prediction for Haiti vs. Scotland is for a competitive match as each side looks to start their campaign on a positive note.
Find out what our expert predictions are for this exciting encounter.
Match Overview - Haiti vs. Scotland
- Haiti kicks off their World Cup 2026 campaign after a series of friendlies with mixed results, aiming to secure a vital three points in their opening match.
- Scotland arrives at the tournament in decent form, having demonstrated significant attacking potential in their recent warm-up games.
- This is the first-ever meeting between the two nations, making for a fascinating and unpredictable encounter as both sides look to get a head start in the group stage.
Head-to-Head Record
- This is the first-ever competitive match between Haiti and Scotland, which makes it kind of interesting for predictions.
- Haiti have won four of their last 10 matches, but have failed to score in three of those 10 games.
- Scotland enter the World Cup in sufficient form, having won six of their last ten international fixtures.
- The Scottish attack has been particularly potent, finding the back of the net 21 times in their last ten outings.
- Haiti’s main goal threat is Duckens Nazon, who has scored six goals and provided one assist in his last 10 appearances.
Haiti Team Analysis
Haiti enters the World Cup with inconsistent form. They showed quality during CONCACAF qualifiers with key wins over Costa Rica and Nicaragua. However, recent friendly defeats to Peru and Tunisia have highlighted vulnerabilities ahead of their opening match.
The team’s attack is led by the prolific Duckens Nazon, who has scored six goals in his last ten international games. His finishing will be crucial if Haiti are to get a positive result in this important group stage encounter.
Haiti has no significant injury worries, aside from Leverton Pierre, who’s absent because of achilles tendon injury. Their success will depend on replicating their competitive qualifying form on the world’s biggest stage.
Scotland Team Analysis
Scotland enters the World Cup with momentum after winning their last two friendlies 4-0 and 4-1. Their overall record shows 10 wins, 9 losses, and 2 draws from 21 recent matches.
The team’s attack has been impressive, scoring eight goals in those two recent victories. This offensive firepower is a major asset for Scotland. They will look to use this advantage from the start.
As for injuries, Billy Gilmour and Scott McKenna will miss this match. This puts head coach Steve Clarke in a somewhat unfavourable position, but he still has players he can count on.
Haiti vs. Scotland Prediction: Scotland to Secure the Win
Scotland arrives with impressive attacking momentum, having scored eight goals in their last two matches. This offensive form suggests an exciting game, making the "Over 2.5 Goals" market with either team winning a compelling option.
While Haiti has the goal threat of Duckens Nazon, their overall inconsistency is a concern. We expect Scotland to assert their quality early, making the possibility of them leading at half-time a strong consideration for bettors.
Given Scotland’s superior form and firepower against a less consistent Haitian side, our main prediction is for Scotland to win. They have the quality to secure all three points in their opening World Cup fixture.
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| Double Chance & Over/Under | Over 2.5 goals and either team to win | |
| Money Line | Scotland to be winning at half-time | |
The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
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| Double Chance & Over/Under | Over 2.5 goals and either team to win | |
| Money Line | Scotland to be winning at half-time | |
Where to Watch Haiti vs. Scotland
Here is all the information on where to watch Haiti vs. Scotland live:
- TV: BBC One (UK), BBC Radio 5 Live (UK)
- Streaming: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Web
Haiti vs. Scotland Predicted Lineups
As this World Cup 2026 fixture approaches, both teams are finalising their strategies for a winning start. The probable Haiti lineup indicates a desire for balance in their search for control of the game from the outset. Meanwhile, the Scotland lineup benefits from a full squad to choose from, giving their manager tactical flexibility. Here’s a look at how both sides could take to the field for this important group stage clash in the competition.
Haiti
Johny Placide; Carlens Arcus, Hannes Delcroix, Martin Expérience, Ricardo Ade; Danley Jean Jacques, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Louicius Don Deedson, Ruben Providence; Frantzdy Pierrot, Wilson Isidor.
Manager: Sébastien Migné
Scotland
Angus Gunn; A. Hickey, Andrew Robertson, Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry; Ben Doak, Lewis Ferguson, John McGinn, Scott McTominay; Che Adams, Lawrence Shankland.
Manager: Steve Clarke.
Match Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: Haiti vs. Scotland
- Competition: World Cup 2026
- Date: 14/06/2026
- Kick-off: 2 AM (BST)
- Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States
- Broadcast: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Web, BBC One (UK), BBC Radio 5 Live (UK)
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