World Cup

Date, venue and kick-off time

Haiti vs Scotland takes place on 14 June 2026 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Kick-off is at 01:00 UTC, which is 2am UK time. The match is the opening fixture of FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C.

How to get tickets

FIFA's early ticket lotteries — including the Visa Presale and Random Selection Draw phases — have already closed. The Last-Minute Sales phase is now live on FIFA's official site and works on a first-come, first-served basis. That is the final window to buy directly from FIFA at face value.

FIFA also runs an Official Resale Marketplace where verified tickets can be bought and sold at face value. That platform stays open until the end of the tournament, so it's worth checking regularly as fans release tickets they can no longer use.

Beyond the official channels, tickets appear on the secondary market, typically above face value. If you go that route, use a resale platform that offers buyer protection and check the terms and conditions before paying. Prices on the secondary market tend to rise closer to match day, so buying earlier generally costs less.

What do face-value tickets cost?

FIFA has set tiered pricing for group-stage matches. For Haiti vs Scotland, the official categories are as follows:

• Category 3 (upper tier): $400 to $750
• Category 2 (mid-tier): $800 to $1,300
• Category 1 (lower tier / sideline): $1,500 to $3,500
• Hospitality / VIP: $4,000 and above

Category 3 is the entry point for fans on a budget. All prices are in US dollars at face value; if you're buying on the secondary market, expect to pay above those figures.

Getting to Gillette Stadium

Gillette Stadium is in Foxborough, roughly 25 miles south of Boston. The MBTA runs a commuter rail service from South Station in Boston to Foxborough on match days, which is the most straightforward option if you're staying in the city. Driving is possible but parking fills up quickly, so arriving early helps. Foxborough is also accessible from Providence, Rhode Island, making it a viable base if Boston hotels are full or expensive.

Arrive at least 90 minutes before kick-off to allow time for security checks. The stadium has a clear-bag policy, so check the official Gillette Stadium guidelines before you travel to avoid having bags turned away at the gate.

Group C context

Scotland qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a playoff win over Denmark, ending a 28-year absence from the tournament. Their Group C schedule after this opener is Scotland vs Morocco on 19 June in Boston and Scotland vs Brazil on 24 June in Miami.

Haiti's last World Cup appearance was in 1974. They qualified despite being unable to play any home qualifiers due to the security situation in the country. Manager Sebastian Migne — who has World Cup experience as Cameroon's assistant at Qatar 2022 — has recruited players with Haitian heritage from leagues across Europe, including Wolves midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor.

Haiti sit in Group C alongside Scotland, Brazil and Morocco. Scotland will be strong favourites for this opener, but Haiti have assembled a squad with genuine top-flight experience.

Is the trip worth the cost?

If you're already planning a USA trip around Scotland's group-stage games, Boston makes a sensible base — two of Scotland's three group matches are at Gillette Stadium. Flights and hotels in the Boston area will be in high demand across the tournament window, so booking accommodation early is the practical move.

Check the FIFA official ticket site first, then the FIFA Resale Marketplace. If neither has availability that suits you, the secondary market is an option — just make sure the platform you use confirms seat details and offers a refund policy if the ticket is invalid.