Scotland vs. Haiti (live updates): Boston Stadium hosts 1st 2026 FIFA World Cup match

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Two long World Cup droughts will end as Haiti takes on Scotland in both nations’ Group C opening match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Saturday night.

Haiti is making its first appearance in the tournament since 1974. Scotland is back for the first time since 1998.

Haiti has never earned a World Cup point. Scotland will have a big boost as it attempts to earn its first point since drawing with Norway in 1998.

Haiti vs. Scotland kicked off at 9 p.m. The game aired on FOX/Boston 25 News. It ended just after 11 p.m. with Scotland emerging victorious.

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Follow live updates leading up to and during the match:

11:07 p.m.

Scotland secures 3 points at Boston Stadium, and the Tartan Army goes wild.

11:04 p.m.

Scotland has defeated Haiti in the opening World Cup match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough.

10:50 p.m.

John McGinn subs off for Scotland, having scored the lone goal of the match.

10:44 p.m.

It’s announced that the match’s official attendance is 64,146.

10:38 p.m.

Fans in Glasgow were hyped after Scotland scored its first World Cup goal since 1998.

10:12 p.m.

The second half has kicked off.

9:52 p.m.

Scotland leads Haiti 1-0 at halftime.

9:42 p.m.

Here’s a look at the goal scored by John McGinn. It’s Scotland’s first FIFA World Cup goal in 28 years.

9:35 p.m.

GOAL! Scotland opens up the scoring in its World Cup match against Haiti at Boston Stadium as John McGinn nets a goal in the 28th minute.

9 p.m.

Scotland and Haiti are underway at Boston Stadium.

8:30 p.m.

Former Melrose High School soccer star Frantzdy Pierrot is in the starting lineup for Haiti. Pierrot also played at Northeastern University.

8:15 p.m.

Scotland has announced its starting lineup.

7:55 p.m.

Patriot Place is a MOB scene ahead of kickoff.

7:50 p.m.

It’s a battle of the bands of fans ahead of the Haiti-Scotland World Cup clash at Boston Stadium.

7:30 p.m.

Scotland and Haiti players arrive at Boston Stadium.

6:55 p.m.

Heavy traffic in and around Foxborough as fans flock to Boston Stadium for the big match.

6:40 p.m.

Boston 25 Sports Director Butch Stearns and Boston 25 Soccer Analyst Julian Cardillo break down the big match.

6:15 p.m.

Boston 25’s Michael Raimondi catches up with Scotland and Haiti fans outside Boston Stadium ahead of kickoff.

6 p.m.

The energy outside of Boston stadium is next level.

5:45 p.m.

Supporters of Scotland and Haiti have invaded Foxborough as excitement builds outside Boston Stadium.

5:40 p.m.

Patriot Place is packed with World Cup fans.

5:30 p.m.

Down at Boston Stadium, the road to the World Cup begins at the movies.

5:25 p.m.

Haiti fans are represented in full and are boarding a bus to Boston Stadium for the World Cup match against Scotland.

5:20 p.m.

Scotland fans are getting rowdy with less than four hours to go until kickoff.

5 p.m.

What’s it look like on a World Cup MBTA train? Boston 25’s Elly Morillo gives us a look at the journey to Boston Stadium begins 👇

4:30 p.m.

The Tartan Army is en route to Foxborough!

4 p.m.

Former Melrose soccer player Frantzdy Pierrot is gearing up to take the pitch for Haiti. He also played one season at Northeastern University.

3 p.m.

Massive lines are forming at Boston’s South Station, as thousands of fans prepare to board special event trains to Foxboro Station. The MBTA has been selling World Cup train tickets for $80.

2 p.m.

A boat full of Scotland fans was spotted in Boston Harbor, hours ahead of kickoff in Foxborough.

11:30 a.m.

It’s game day! Scotland clashes with Haiti tonight at Boston Stadium in Foxborough.

11 a.m.

Scotland vs. Haiti kicks off at 9 p.m. The parking lot opens at 5 p.m. and stadium gates open at 6 p.m.

9 a.m.

Boston 25 News Chief Meteorologist Shiri Spear delivers good news for fans: Hot but comfortable weather is on tap leading up to kickoff.

8 a.m.

The pitch at Gillette Stadium, known as Boston Stadium for the World Cup, is looking pristine.

7 a.m.

Foxboro Station is ready to be swarmed with World Cup crowds following a $35 million upgrade.

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