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Haiti vs Scotland: FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C Match Recap

The Group C encounter between Haiti and Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 took place on June 14, 2026, in Boston, with Scotland securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Haiti. This match marked the opening fixture for both teams in their World Cup campaigns.

Match Details:

• Result: Haiti 0-1 Scotland
• Date: June 14, 2026
• Venue: Boston

Team News and Tournament Performance:

Scotland

Scotland successfully qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, ending a 28-year absence from the finals. They topped their UEFA qualification Group C, which included Denmark, Belarus, and Greece. Key players in their squad included captain Andy Robertson and midfielder John McGinn. Unfortunately, Billy Gilmour had to withdraw due to injury and was replaced by Tyler Fletcher.

In Group C of the World Cup, Scotland faced Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil. Despite their opening win against Haiti, Scotland finished third in their group after losing 1-0 to Morocco and 3-0 to Brazil, ultimately missing out on the knockout stages. Steve Clarke, who led Scotland to three major tournaments, stepped down as coach after the World Cup elimination.

Haiti

Haiti made their second-ever appearance at the FIFA World Cup in 2026, returning to the global stage after a nearly 52-year absence, having last participated in 1974. Their qualification was a significant achievement, particularly given the challenges they faced, including playing their "home" qualifying matches in neutral venues due to political and security issues in Haiti. Haiti secured direct qualification by finishing first in Group C of the Concacaf Qualifiers, surpassing teams like Honduras and Costa Rica.

In Group C of the FIFA World Cup, Haiti was drawn alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland. Their group stage schedule included matches against Scotland (June 13, Boston), Brazil (June 19, Philadelphia), and Morocco (June 24, Atlanta). Head Coach Sébastien Migné led the team, and key players included captain Johny Placide and Ricardo Adé. Haiti concluded its World Cup preparations with a 4-0 win over New Zealand and a 2-1 loss to Peru.