Published Jun 8, 5:54am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jun 8, 5:54am ET
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Updated Jun 8, 5:54am ET
Group C promises to be one of the most competitive opening round battles, with two of the underdogs for qualification competing on MD1, as Haiti vs. Scotland is set for Gillette Stadium.
Scotland are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998, and they will be dreaming of a first win at the tournament since 1990 against Haiti in Foxborough.
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| Haiti | +585 |
| DRAW | +350 |
| Scotland | -200 |
Haiti will make their welcome return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974 this summer. The nation enjoyed an excellent qualification campaign, winning six of their ten matches, and scoring an impressive 20 goals.
Their attacking quality has already caught the eye this year, notably with a 4-0 win over New Zealand at the start of June.
However, if they are to achieve a historic run this summer, then they will need to improve defensively after failing to keep a clean sheet in three of their four fixtures in 2026.
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Steve Clarke’s Scotland produced one of the best displays in European qualifying to book their spot at the World Cup, overcoming Denmark on the final matchday in a must-win encounter.
Scotland will be back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998, and their confidence levels will be high following back-to-back wins against Curacao and Bolivia.
Their attacking players dazzled in the recent friendlies, scoring eight goals. Scott McTominay is undeniably their main star, having scored ten goals in 33 Serie A appearances for Napoli last term.
This looks like a golden opportunity for Scotland to end their wait for a win at the World Cup. Based on their recent attacking displays, we expect the Scots to record a 2-0 win over Haiti on MD1.
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Scotland (-200)
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