Haiti-Scotland Starting XIs Announced

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C opening match, Haiti and Scotland face each other at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough near Boston. The match will start at 04:00 Turkey time on Sunday, June 14 (local time Saturday, June 13 at 21:00 ET). Haiti under Sebastien Migne's management and Scotland under Steve Clarke's management determined the 4-4-2 formation in their starting XI preferences. Both teams face each other for the first time in history; Haiti returned to the World Cup stage after a 52-year gap, while Scotland returned after a 28-year gap. Scotland's star player Scott McTominay overcame his stomach illness and took his place in the starting XI. On the Haiti side, Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) and Frantzdy Pierrot form the forward duo.

Haiti XI (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Johnny Placide (C)
Defence: Carlens Arcus - Ricardo Adé - Hannes Delcroix - Martin Experience
Midfield: Louicius Deedson - Jean-Ricner Bellegarde - Danley Jean Jacques - Ruben Providence
Forward: Frantzdy Pierrot - Wilson Isidor

Scotland XI (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Angus Gunn
Defence: Aaron Hickey - Grant Hanley - Jack Hendry - Andrew Robertson
Midfield: Ben Gannon-Doak - Lewis Ferguson - Scott McTominay - John McGinn
Forward: Che Adams - Lawrence Shankland

Scotland preferred Jack Hendry in the centre-back line, dropping John Souttar to the bench. Andrew Robertson takes his place as captain and left-back as usual. Steve Clarke relies on the depth of Lewis Ferguson and McTominay in midfield following Billy Gilmour's tournament exit due to injury. In the forward line, the dual role of Che Adams and Lawrence Shankland draws attention. On the Haiti side, the inclusion of Wilson Isidor, who wears the Sunderland jersey, in the squad strengthens the team's Premier League experience. Match local times: BST 02:00, CEST 03:00, Turkey time 04:00 (Sunday morning, June 14).

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