Scotland prepares for World Cup opener against Haiti
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Scotland's national soccer team will face Haiti on Sunday at 02:00 BST, marking their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence. Historical data shows mixed fortunes for Scotland in past World Cup openers, with notable defeats against teams like Peru and Costa Rica. The team's performance has often been impacted by early match results and goal differentials that have hindered their progression in the tournament. Fans have reason for both excitement and trepidation as past experiences loom in the minds of the Tartan Army.
- •Scotland last played in a World Cup in 1998.
- •They will face Haiti, ranked 83rd, in their opening match.
- •Scotland has struggled in previous World Cup openers, often affecting advancement.
- •Their most recent opener was against Brazil in Paris.
- •Former players recall regrets over missed scoring opportunities.
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — What history tells us about Scotland's World Cup openers
- 3:20 PMBBC Football — What history tells us about Scotland's World Cup openers
"With Sunday's (02:00 BST) encounter with Haiti ending a 28-year absence from football's grandest stage, BBC Scotland has been digging through the archives.
"With Sunday's (02:00 BST) encounter with Haiti ending a 28-year absence from football's grandest stage, BBC Scotland has been digging through the archives.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 3:25 PMWhat history tells us about Scotland's World Cup openers
With Sunday's (02:00 BST) encounter with Haiti ending a 28-year absence from football's grandest stage, BBC Scotland has been digging through the archives.
- BBC FootballJun 11, 2026, 3:20 PMWhat history tells us about Scotland's World Cup openers
With Sunday's (02:00 BST) encounter with Haiti ending a 28-year absence from football's grandest stage, BBC Scotland has been digging through the archives.
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