Scotland aims for victory against Haiti in World Cup 2026 opener

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Last updated May 30, 2026

Scotland aims for victory against Haiti in World Cup 2026 opener
Summary

Scotland prepares to compete in the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic qualification, facing Haiti in their opening match on June 11. The Scottish squad, noted for its experience, hopes to progress beyond the group stages with a strong performance against Haiti. Meanwhile, Haiti's manager, Sébastien Migné, is poised to guide the national team with a focus on pride and passion despite having never visited the country. As the tournament nears, both teams are gearing up for their respective challenges to make an impact on the global stage.

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  • Scotland qualified dramatically for the 2026 World Cup.
  • They play Haiti in their first match on June 11.
  • An experienced squad aims to reach the knockout stage.
  • Haiti's manager has never visited the country.
  • The match is part of a series of previews leading to the tournament.
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  • 7:00 AMThe Guardian SportHaiti World Cup 2026 team guide
  • 11:01 PMThe Guardian SportScotland World Cup 2026 team guide
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The manager Sébastien Migné has never set foot in the country, but there will be pride, passion and no little ability from the Caribbean nation This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...

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After dramatic qualification, an experienced squad could progress beyond the group stage if they beat Haiti in their opening game This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...

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