Haiti vs Scotland at World Cup 2026: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time, referee and predicted line-ups
Haiti and Scotland meet at Gillette Stadium in Boston in their opening Group C match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The fixture is set for 2:00am BST on Sunday, June 14, 2026, which corresponds to 9:00pm local time in Boston on Saturday, June 13. Scotland are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998, while Haiti are making only their second appearance at the tournament and their first since 1974. (uk.sports.yahoo.com)
In the United Kingdom, the match will be shown live on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 1:10am BST. Fans can also stream the game live on BBC iPlayer and through the BBC website. Free highlights will be available via FIFA’s official YouTube channel, while BBC platforms will also provide post-match coverage. (uk.sports.yahoo.com)
The game carries major significance for both teams. Scotland enter the tournament as strong favorites to take three points from a group that also includes Brazil and Morocco, making an opening win especially valuable in their bid to reach the knockout stage. Haiti, meanwhile, arrive after a mixed run of warm-up results and will be aiming to frustrate a Scotland side that many expect to control possession and create the clearer chances. (uk.sports.yahoo.com)
Team news and predicted line-ups point to a familiar Scotland setup under Steve Clarke, with Angus Gunn expected in goal and a back line led by Aaron Hickey, Jack Hendry, Grant Hanley and captain Andy Robertson. Scotland’s midfield is likely to feature Scott McTominay, Ryan Christie and Lewis Ferguson, with Che Adams and Lawrence Shankland among the attacking options. Haiti’s likely core includes goalkeeper Johnny Placide, defenders Carlens Arcus and Ricardo Adé, and midfielders Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Danley Jean-Jacques, while Wilson Isidor and Frantzdy Pierrot are expected to provide the main threat up front. (sports.yahoo.com)
The match is being framed as a decisive early test for Scotland, who have spent years working toward a return to the World Cup stage. For Haiti, the occasion offers a chance to announce themselves against one of Europe’s most disciplined sides and to make a strong statement in a difficult group. With both nations chasing a positive start, the opening 90 minutes could have a significant impact on the direction of Group C. (uk.sports.yahoo.com)
