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Haiti and Scotland prepare for World Cup clash in Boston

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Haiti and Scotland prepare for World Cup clash in Boston

Summary

Haiti faces Scotland in their World Cup opener on June 14 at Boston Stadium. Haiti returns after a 52-year absence, featuring a fully fit squad under manager Sébastien Migné. Scotland, competing in their first World Cup in 28 years, has key player Scott McTominay returning from illness, while Billy Gilmour is out due to injury. Both teams bring recent positive form into the match, with Haiti showing defensive cohesion and Scotland demonstrating attacking efficiency with an impressive record in recent friendlies.

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Status Watch

•Match scheduled for June 14 at Boston Stadium.
•Haiti returns to the World Cup after 52 years.
•Scotland plays their first World Cup match in 28 years.
•McTominay returns for Scotland; Gilmour is injured.
•Haiti enters with a fully fit squad.

Latest Updates

1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Who are the Haiti players to look out for against Scotland?
1:00 PMBBC Football — Who are the Haiti players to look out for against Scotland?
5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Haiti vs Scotland – Match preview and team news

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Haiti returns to the FIFA World Cup after 52 years and will face Scotland, who qualified for the World Cup after 28 years, on Saturday at the Boston Stadium.Haiti vs Scotland – Match preview and tea...
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