In Foxborough, Scotland will ride a compact 4‑2‑3‑1 that has already pressed the opposition deep three times in its opening win, looking to convert that intensity into a transition threat against a Haitian side that likes to sit low, crowd the midfield line and spring quick balls forward on the break. The Scots’ recent World Cup debut showed a disciplined back four that squeezes space in the half‑space, forcing Haiti into 90‑minute set‑piece situations where they have been vulnerable; a cleanly delivered corner could become the decisive lever if the visitors can keep the ball in the final third and unleash their finishing quality before the 90‑minute whistle. Haiti, fresh from a 1‑0 win that hinged on a swift counter after a high press, will likely stick to a diamond midfield to shield the back three and exploit the spaces left when Scotland’s full‑backs push high. Their ability to recycle possession on the touchline and deliver low crosses into the box could test Scotland’s compact shape, especially in the closing stages when tournament nerves start to surface and the pressure of a first‑group‑stage point becomes palpable. The clash at Gillette Stadium promises a battle of pressing versus positional discipline, with the first goal likely to swing the momentum for the rest of the group.