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US, Scotland, Haiti Kick Off Group C in Boston

6/14/2026

Summary

Scottish Fans Celebrate

The United States, Scotland and Haiti opened Group C at Boston Stadium on June 13, 2026.
20,000-30,000 fans arrived on 14 sold-out MBTA express trains from South Station.
Scottish supporters camped in Boston, sang “Flower of Scotland” and played bagpipes.
Haitian fans performed a rara band in Copley Square and joined a parade with Mayor Wu.
Councilmember Ruthzee Louijeune said immigration bans dampen the mood but will not stop Haitian fans celebrating.

Summary

Fans Splurge

StubHub lists tickets for the Haiti-Scotland opener at over $1,000 each.
The match will be at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, renamed Boston Stadium for FIFA sponsor rules.
Parking at $175 per space and a Providence-to-stadium bus at $95 round-trip are required expenses.
MBTA offers $80 round-trip commuter-rail fares on match days, with 20,000 fans expected to ride.
The venue will be cashless and enforce a clear-bag policy with security screenings.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 the United States won FIFA’s vote to host the World Cup, delivering the most-attended tournament ever with 3,587,538 spectators across nine venues. That success spurred the creation of Major League Soccer and proved large-scale soccer could thrive in the Anglophone market. The 2026 opener, co-hosted by the United States, builds on that legacy.

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Scottish Fans Celebrate

The United States, Scotland and Haiti opened Group C at Boston Stadium on June 13, 2026.
20,000-30,000 fans arrived on 14 sold-out MBTA express trains from South Station.
Scottish supporters camped in Boston, sang “Flower of Scotland” and played bagpipes.
Haitian fans performed a rara band in Copley Square and joined a parade with Mayor Wu.
Councilmember Ruthzee Louijeune said immigration bans dampen the mood but will not stop Haitian fans celebrating.

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