Scotland World Cup Fixtures and UK Kick-off Times
Introduction: Why Scotland’s World Cup fixtures matter
The Scotland World Cup fixtures for 2026 have been released, and their scheduling is significant for supporters at home and abroad. With matches spread across US venues and several late-night or early-morning UK kick-offs, the fixtures will shape travel plans for fans, influence broadcast audiences and affect how the national team prepares for each opponent.
Main body: Fixtures, kick-off times and context
Group opponents and kick-off times
Scotland will face Haiti in the opening match of their group in the early hours of 14 June, with a 2am UK kick-off time. The information confirms Scotland will also play two games in Boston, one of which is the 2am kick-off against Haiti. Their other group fixtures include matches against Morocco and Brazil. Reports indicate the subsequent games with Morocco and Brazil are scheduled for 11pm UK kick-off times, with the Brazil match set to take place in Miami.
Venues and schedule implications
Venues for Scotland’s fixtures include Boston and Miami, requiring travel across US time zones. Early and late UK kick-offs mean many supporters who do not travel will watch live at unusual hours — organisers and broadcasters have highlighted that these timings will keep some fans up through the night. The wider tournament schedule also shows a variety of kick-off times across the knockout stages, underlining the logistical complexity teams and spectators will face.
Recent form and preparation
Recent results from the Scotland men’s team, as recorded by the Scottish FA, show mixed outcomes in late 2025: notable results included a 4-2 win over Denmark (18/11/2025), a 3-2 defeat by Greece (15/11/2025) and a 2-1 victory against Belarus (12/10/2025). These fixtures will form part of Scotland’s preparation and selection decisions ahead of the tournament.
Conclusion: What this means for fans and the team
The Scotland World Cup fixtures present a mixture of challenging opponents and unusual UK kick-off times. Fans planning to follow the team live should prepare for overnight viewing or consider travel to the US, while the team will need to manage travel, recovery and local conditions. The schedule underlines the importance of preparation and adaptation as Scotland aims to progress from their group against Haiti, Morocco and Brazil.
