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Scotland and Haiti confirm lineups for World Cup 2026 qualifier

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Scotland and Haiti are set to play in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, with confirmed starting lineups for both teams.
  • Haiti has not played in its home territory for nearly five years, with most of its players based abroad.
  • Scotland is returning to the World Cup after a 28-year absence, having previously been eliminated in the group stage in all eight of its appearances.

Scotland and Haiti are set to face off in a crucial match for the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, with both teams having confirmed their starting lineups. The match is scheduled to take place at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough.

For Haiti, this match marks a significant moment as the team has not played on home soil for almost five years, with their last home game dating back to July 2021 against Canada. Coach Sebastien Migne, a Frenchman, is leading a squad composed mostly of players who play internationally, with only one exception, Olivier Pierre, who plays for Violette AC in Haiti.

Scotland, on the other hand, is making a highly anticipated return to the World Cup stage after a 28-year hiatus. Their qualification was secured after a dramatic playoff victory against Denmark, where they scored two goals in extra time. Historically, Scotland's previous eight World Cup appearances have all ended in the group stage, often being eliminated by goal difference, a fate they've faced on three separate occasions.

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