Watch the Haitian national team arrive in Quincy

This will be Haiti’s first World Cup in 52 years.

Haiti national team player Markhus Lacroix greets supporters as the team arrives at the Marriott Hotel in Quincy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Erin Clark/The Boston Globe

The Haitian national team checked into its Quincy hotel Thursday afternoon ahead of Saturday night’s World Cup opener against Scotland.

The match marks Haiti’s first World Cup appearance in 52 year. The country previously qualified for the 1974 tournament in West Germany.

Large crowds of fans lined the Marriott Hotel, wearing jerseys and waving flags, to cheer on the players and staff.

The fan gathering was one of several World Cup-related events taking place across Greater Boston, including watch parties and fan festivals.

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🇭🇹 The Haiti men’s national team is playing in their first World Cup in more than 50 years. They arrived in Quincy, Massachusetts today which will be their home base throughout the tournament. WBZ’s Brandon Truitt spoke to members of the local Haitian community about what this means to them. #haiti #teamhaiti #worldcup #quincy

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The team’s arrival in Quincy came after a stop at Haiti’s team base camp, New Jersey’s Stockton University.

Saturday’s game kicks off at 9 p.m. at Boston Stadium in Foxboro.

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