Haiti and Scotland meet in Group C to open the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Boston Stadium on Saturday night. The match, scheduled for 9 p.m., is the tournament debut for Boston Stadium as it hosts its first World Cup game. The meeting also marks an end to long World Cup droughts for both teams, which are playing their Group C opener in the competition’s early schedule. The game features Haiti facing Scotland as part of the first set of group-stage fixtures, with both sides seeking a strong start in the group. With the stadium’s first World Cup event serving as the kickoff point for the venue’s World Cup slate, the contest functions as both a competitive opener for Group C and a milestone for the stadium. Multiple outlets describe the matchup as the first 2026 World Cup match at Boston Stadium and emphasize the significance of the opener for both national teams’ return to the World Cup.