Haiti plays Scotland in World Cup match amid political challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 12:49 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Haiti's national soccer team faces Scotland in their second World Cup match on June 14 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. This historic event celebrates Haiti's participation in the tournament, more than fifty years after their first appearance in 1974. The match comes as the Haitian community in Boston rallies together in light of ongoing U.S. political issues affecting Haitian immigrants, particularly concerning the temporary protected status for many residents. Boston council member Ruthzee Louijeune highlighted the significance of the match for the Haitian diaspora, underlining a sense of pride and resilience amidst struggles.
- •Haiti's match against Scotland is on June 14 in Foxborough.
- •This is Haiti's second World Cup appearance since 1974.
- •Boston hosts a large Haitian population, with about 4% of its citizens being Haitian.
- •Political instability in Haiti influenced the team's road to qualification.
- •Fans gathered to support Haiti in their first match in the tournament.
- 12:49 AMYahoo Sports — In Boston, Haiti’s World Cup return is more than soccer amid US political threats to community
"For Boston council member Ruthzee Louijeune, Haiti’s return to the World Cup is a continuation of what’s been a two-month celebration in the city for the Caribbean nation. Yes, Haiti’s group match against Scotland on Saturday marked its second-ever appearance in the sport’s biggest tournament more than a half-century after its first one in 1974.
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