Haiti vs. Scotland Preview

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Interstat) — Haiti opens its 2026 World Cup campaign Saturday against Scotland, a matchup the Interstat game simulator projects as a 1-0 victory for the visiting side.

The game, part of Group B play, kicks off at 8 p.m. local time at Stade Sylvio Cator. It marks Haiti’s first World Cup match in 52 years and only its second appearance in the tournament.

Scotland enters the contest with momentum. The Scots defeated Belarus 2-0 on Sept. 8, 2025, in their most recent competitive outing. Forward Ché Zach Everton Fred Adams scored in the 83rd minute before being substituted. Midfielder Scott Francis McTominay recorded an assist while playing the full 90 minutes, and midfielder Lewis Ferguson also went the distance.

Four days earlier, Scotland played Denmark to a 0-0 draw at home, extending its unbeaten streak to two matches.

Haiti’s most recent official result on record is from Jan. 1, 1970, leaving its current form largely unknown. The team has not competed in a World Cup since 1974.

Both sides face a challenging group schedule after this opener. Scotland will face Morocco on June 19 and Brazil on June 24. Haiti’s subsequent matches mirror that order: Brazil on June 19, then Morocco on June 24.

The match is expected to be a defensive battle. Scotland’s back line, which held Belarus scoreless, will test Haiti’s attack. For the home team, Saturday represents an opportunity to defy projections and capture a signature result.

Key to watch is whether Scotland’s recent scoring form, led by Adams, translates to the World Cup stage. Haiti will rely on home support to unsettle a Scotland side that has shown discipline in possession and pressing.

Kickoff is set for 20:00 local time.