Scotland gets its World Cup campaign underway with a crucial match against Haiti, captained by ex Liverpool star Andy Robertson, and here's all the information for how you can watch it
07:00, 13 Jun 2026
Team captain Andrew Robertson #3 of Scotland arrives at Charlotte Douglas International Airport ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 07, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Erstwhile Liverpool vice-captain Andy Robertson will kick off his World Cup campaign with Scotland against Haiti.(Image: Kara Durrette/Getty Images)
Scotland is set to play its World Cup opener against Haiti, looking to lay the groundwork for a campaign to remember under Steve Clarke, and the Scots will be captained by ex-Liverpool man Andy Robertson.
Though Robertson recently completed a move to Spurs, the fortunes of the Liverpool legend in North America will still be followed closely by Reds fans. He is closing in on Kenny Dalglish's record for national caps, and could theoretically draw level at the tournament in the event that Scotland makes the final or third-place playoff.
Ambitions might not be set quite as high as that, but the Scots enter the tournament on a wave of positivity, having just beaten Bolivia 4-0. Another former Liverpool player, Ben Gannon-Doak, was impressive in that win, and he too will be able to count on the goodwill of the Anfield faithful.
Meanwhile, around 25 million people in the US claim some kind of Scottish heritage. So there is bound to be plenty of native support too as Scotland begin their World Cup campaign at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Plenty of the Tartan Army will be making their way across the Atlantic too, seizing the opportunity in what is their first World Cup appearance in almost 30 years. And the opening game could be of huge significance.
Thanks to the change in format, plenty of third-placed teams will progress to the knockout stages. Haiti is the side that Scotland "should" beat, and a comfortable win would leave a really clear path to qualification before games against Morocco and Brazil (featuring Alisson and former Liverpool midfielder Fabinho).
Whether you're in the US or UK, here's how you can watch the game:
Haiti vs Scotland TV and streaming details
Haiti vs Scotland kicks off at 9PM local time in the US. That's 3AM BST in the UK.
For UK viewers, the match will be broadcast for free by the BBC on BBC One and BBC One Scotland. It will also be available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
Ben Gannon-Doak #17 of Scotland shoots the ball during the international friendly match against Bolivia at Sports Illustrated Stadium on June 6, 2026 in Harrison, NJ.
Former Liverpool player Ben Gannon Doak is set to play a big role for Scotland at the World Cup. (Image: Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)
In the US, the game is available to watch on Fox, and will be streaming on Fox One. A subscription to the streaming service costs $19.99 per month, with a three-day free trial available for new users.
This will be Scotland's latest game of the group stage. Its matches against Morocco (June 19) and Brazil (June 24) will both kick off at 6PM local time, or 11PM in the UK.
Early team news
Scotland suffered a setback in the pre-tournament friendlies when Billy Gilmour was forced to withdraw from the squad with a knee injury. He has been replaced by Tyler Fletcher, son of Darren Fletcher and current member of the Man United youth setup.
Tyler Fletcher #8 of Scotland controls the ball during the second half against Bolivia during the international friendly match at Sports Illustrated Stadium on June 06, 2026 in Harrison, New Jersey.
Tyler Fletcher is the surprise inclusion in the Scotland squad following Billy Gilmour's cruel injury blow.(Image: Howard Smith/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)
There have been further issues since heading out to the US. The Scots frustrated Norway by cancelling a friendly as they looked to preserve the health of their players.
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Despite these efforts, Scott McTominay has caused a scare by missing training because of illness. But he is expected to return in time to feature against Haiti, and the same is true of Scott McKenna after a knock.
For Haiti, Leverton Pierre has been forced to withdraw from the whole tournament following an adductor issue in training. Garven Metusala of US second-tier club ‌Colorado Springs Switchbacks has been called up as a late replacement.