Scotland are set to mark their historic return to the World Cup stage with an incredibly dominant performance against Haiti, according to an EA FC 26 match forecast06:01, 13 Jun 2026Scotland will secure the start to their World Cup comeback that the Tartan Army desperately crave with a commanding display against Haiti.‌That's the verdict of an EA Sports simulation that's predicted the result of Scotland's first World Cup match for 28 years. Steve Clarke's men kick off their Group C fixtures at 2am BST tomorrow (Sunday, June 14) against minnows Haiti in Boston.‌Having witnessed the nation fall agonisingly short of qualification time and again since their last World Cup appearance at France 1998, automatic qualification for 2026 has soothed fans' wounds of previous heartbreak.‌To try and predict the result, the Daily Record ran a simulation on EA Sports FC 26's new The World's Game mode - an unofficial version of the World Cup tournament.Scotland v Haiti World Cup 2026 result predicted by EA FC 26There were a couple of tweaks to the game's standard Scotland line-up, attempting to second-guess Clarke's tactical approach. Angus Gunn replaced veteran shot-stopper Craig Gordon, while John Souttar lined up alongside Grant Hanley at the heart of the defence.‌Scotland predicted starting XI v Haiti: Angus Gunn; Aaron Hickey, Grant Hanley, John Souttar, Andy Robertson (capt); Ben Gannon-Doak, Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson, John McGinn; Scott McTominay; Che Adams.What unfolded was a tense World Cup affair initially, with Scotland threatening to break the deadlock on several occasions. But Haiti goalkeeper Johny Placide proved a stubborn obstacle and the score remained goalless at the interval.However, Scotland had dominated with a commanding 72% possession in the opening period and registered six goal attempts. Surely the breakthrough was coming?‌The moment Scotland's football fans desperately need finally arrived after 62 minutes. Scott McTominay notched Scotland's first World Cup goal since Craig Burley's lob against Norway in '98 when he spun his marker just inside the box.The Napoli midfielder bent the ball into the bottom right corner to send the Tartan Army wild, while injecting fresh belief into Scotland's rhythm and approach. Scotland had seized complete control, and with 10 minutes remaining they wrapped up the points.‌Some delightful quick passing allowed Che Adams to set up Ryan Christie near the penalty spot, and the Bournemouth man made no mistake by confidently drilling home. It was the least Scotland's efforts deserved.Having endured a torturous first half in which their heroes constantly threatend the Haiti goal, kept the ball masterfully and looked in complete control without scoring, Scotland fans could relax. The World Cup debutants could scarcely get hold of possession thanks to a dogged approach from Christie and midfield partner Craig Ferguson.McTominay was everywhere, while Che Adams put in a commendable, selfless shift up top. The backline and Gunn had next to nothing to do all game.Article continues belowAnd so, with 74% possession and 10 shots to Haiti's none, Scotland marked their World Cup return with a commanding, if somewhat workmanlike, triumph.Fans will be praying that real life mirrors the EA Sports technology when the final whistle blows on an historic World Cup moment.