Scotland and Haiti will kick-off at 9 p.m. on Saturday night.
By Conor Ryan
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FOXBOROUGH — For the first time since 1994, Foxborough is playing host to World Cup action.
Gillette Stadium, temporarily labeled “Boston Stadium”, will open group stage play on Saturday with the first of seven scheduled matches in the international tournament, with Scotland and Haiti set to meet on the pitch.
Kick-off is set for 9 p.m.
After days of both Scottish and Haitian fans enjoying the sights and partying it up in Boston, thousands of fans are now making the trek down Route 1 for an anticipated bout.
Saturday marks Scotland’s first appearance in the World Cup since 1998, and the first time Haiti will play in the tournament since 1974.
As World Cup soccer returns to New England, follow along here at Boston.com for updates, trending news, videos, and much more from Boston Stadium.
LIVE COVERAGE
5:55: The Tartan Army has arrived in Foxborough:
5:45: It was a pretty quiet commute from Boston to Foxborough by bus earlier today — although I’m sure it’ll get far worse as we get closer to game action.
The expected gridlock of Route 1 did little to deter The Tartan Army, however.
5:30: Greetings from Boston (Gillette) Stadium! It’s quiet (for now), but fans are expected to pack into the seats in roughly 30 minutes.
Conor Ryan is a staff writer covering the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox for Boston.com, a role he has held since 2023.
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