Scotland aims for victory against Haiti in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Scotland's national team, led by Steve Clarke, prepares to face Haiti in their opening World Cup match on June 14 in Massachusetts. Paul Lambert emphasizes the necessity of securing three points in this fixture, stating that it can significantly influence their chances of advancement in the tournament. The team is currently in the U.S. for training and will play a warm-up game against Bolivia this Saturday in New Jersey. Tyler Fletcher has been called up to replace the injured Billy Gilmour, raising questions about the team's formation and strategy in the upcoming game.
- •Scotland opens World Cup play against Haiti on June 14 in Massachusetts.
- •Paul Lambert stresses the importance of winning the first match.
- •The team will face Bolivia in a warm-up match on June 3.
- •Tyler Fletcher replaces injured Billy Gilmour in the squad.
- •Scotland aims for three points to enhance chances of advancing.
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Three points might be enough for Scotland - Lambert
"Paul Lambert believes Scotland "100%" need a victory in their opening World Cup fixture against Haiti as "three points can take you through". Steve Clarke's side have travelled to the US and will play one more warm-up match against Bolivia in New Jersey on Saturday before taking on Haiti in their Group C opener on 14 June in Massachusetts. "It'll depend on what system Stevie goes with, whether he goes with the two lads up front or he changes it," Lambert told BBC Radio Scotland.
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