Home Kit
Haiti 2026 Home Kit
Haiti's official 2026 home shirt is now available in the current tournament cycle.
Haiti National Football Team at World Cup 2026
Haiti return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974 — a 52-year absence ended against all odds. Sébastien Migné's side qualified despite playing every home match at neutral sites due to Haiti's ongoing security crisis. Group C brings Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland for one of the tournament's most emotionally powerful comeback stories.
The Haiti national football team enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup ending a 52-year absence from the tournament — their only previous appearance was the 1974 World Cup in West Germany, where Emmanuel Sanon scored two iconic goals against teams including Italy. Under Sébastien Migné, appointed in June 2024, Haiti won their CONCACAF qualifying group despite the extraordinary challenge of playing every home match at neutral venues due to the ongoing security and political crisis within Haiti. The 2–0 victory over Nicaragua in November 2025 confirmed qualification. Group C: Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland. Group C results live on our World Cup 2026 standings .
Haiti's qualification against the backdrop of a nation in profound humanitarian crisis is one of the most emotionally significant sporting achievements of 2025 — the players representing a country that has been hosting games abroad throughout the qualifying campaign, with their own homeland unable to safely stage international football. Every team member's commitment through those extraordinary conditions speaks to the depth of Haitian football pride. Full fixture details are on the match schedule .
Haiti Standings and Ranking
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| 2026 World Cup Qualification | CONCACAF — group winners (confirmed November 2025, 2–0 vs Nicaragua) |
| World Cup Group | Group C (Brazil, Morocco, Scotland) |
| Major Honours | CONCACAF Gold Cup (1973) |
| Current FIFA Ranking | 83rd (April 2026) |
| Highest-Ever FIFA Ranking | 38th |
| World Cup Appearances | 2 (1974, 2026) |
| Best World Cup Result | Group stage (1974) |
Haiti Squad and Tactics
Haiti Current Squad
FWC LIVE's current HAI squad tracker highlights the players called up for the March 2026 international window. Final FIFA 26-man tournament rosters will be confirmed by May 2026.
Goalkeepers
1
HAI
GK
Johny Placide
SC Bastia
12
HAI
GK
Alexandre Pierre
Sochaux
22
HAI
GK
Josué Duverger
FC Cosmos Koblenz
Defenders
4
HAI
DF
Ricardo Adé
LDU Quito
2
HAI
DF
Carlens Arcus
Angers
15
HAI
DF
Duke Lacroix
Colorado Springs
3
HAI
DF
Jean-Kévin Duverne
Gent
5
HAI
DF
Wilguens Paugain
Zulte Waregem
20
HAI
DF
Hannes Delcroix
FC Lugano
17
HAI
DF
Delentz Pierre
FC Tulsa
Midfielders
6
HAI
MF
Leverton Pierre
Vizela
8
HAI
MF
Danley Jean Jacques
Philadelphia Union
18
HAI
MF
Carl Sainte
El Paso Locomotive
10
HAI
MF
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
Wolverhampton
21
HAI
MF
Christopher Attys
Triestina
Forwards
9
HAI
FW
Duckens Nazon
Esteghlal FC
11
HAI
FW
Derrick Etienne Jr.
Toronto FC
17
HAI
FW
Ruben Providence
Almere City
23
HAI
FW
Josué Casimir
AJ Auxerre
13
HAI
FW
Louicius Deedson
FC Dallas
7
HAI
FW
Wilson Isidor
Sunderland
20
HAI
FW
Frantzdy Pierrot
AEK Athens
Playing Style
Haiti generally work from a compact 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 shape that protects central areas first and then attacks quickly through direct carries and early forward passes. Duckens Nazon and Frantzdy Pierrot give the side a strong reference point high up the pitch, while Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Danley Jean Jacques provide the running power needed to connect midfield to attack.
Sebastien Migne has built a group that stays organized without the ball and competes hard in transition. That balance matters in Group C because Haiti will spend long stretches defending against Brazil and Morocco, so their best route comes from disciplined spacing, aggressive second-ball work, and fast breaks into open channels.
Head Coach: Sebastien Migne
Migne took charge of Haiti in June 2024 and guided the team through a historic qualifying run that secured a first World Cup appearance since 1974. His work has centered on structure, collective discipline, and keeping a largely overseas-based squad tactically connected through short international windows.
COACH
Sébastien Migné
Manager
Team Facts
- Group C - Haiti meet Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland in one of the tournament's most demanding groups.
- World Cup return - Haiti are back at the finals for the first time since 1974.
- Best result - Haiti's best World Cup finish remains the group stage from their only previous appearance.
Haiti Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Haiti's likely setup uses Pierrot as the central striker, Bellegarde as the main linking midfielder, and a double pivot behind the ball to keep the shape compact.
| Position | Likely Option |
|---|---|
| GK | Johny Placide |
| Defenders | Carlens Arcus, Ricardo Ade, Jean-Kevin Duverne, Duke Lacroix |
| Midfielders | Danley Jean Jacques, Leverton Pierre, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde |
| Attackers | Louicius Deedson, Frantzdy Pierrot, Duckens Nazon |
Haiti Team Kits (2026)
Haiti's 2026 World Cup kits feature the national colors of blue and red referencing the Haitian national flag. The kit supplier and full design details are yet to be confirmed for the 2026 tournament cycle. Blue and red have historically dominated Haiti's international football uniform identity.
Away Kit
Haiti 2026 Away Kit
Haiti's official 2026 away shirt is now available in the current tournament cycle.
Third Kit
Haiti 2026 Third Kit
Haiti's official 2026 third kit is now available in the current tournament cycle.
Goalkeeper Kit
Haiti 2026 Goalkeeper Kit
Haiti's official 2026 goalkeeper kit is now available in the current tournament cycle.
Kit Design Details
- Home — Haiti's official 2026 home kit is now available in the current tournament cycle.
- Away — Haiti's official 2026 away kit is now available in the current tournament cycle.
- Third — Haiti's official 2026 third kit is now available in the current tournament cycle.
- Goalkeeper — Haiti's official 2026 goalkeeper kit is now available in the current tournament cycle.
Haiti 2026 Style, Strengths, and Tournament Outlook
Haiti arrive at the 2026 World Cup carrying the weight of an entire nation's hope and pride across one of the most challenging qualifying campaigns in international football history. Migné's coaching achievement — group winners without a single home match — demonstrates that this squad has genuine collective quality and mental resilience that exceeds their FIFA ranking. Group C's Brazil and Morocco are formidable opponents, while Scotland's debut excitement matches Haiti's return excitement in one of the group's most anticipated matchups.
At the FIFA World Cup 2026 , Haiti's 52-year return to the World Cup is one of the tournament's most emotionally resonant stories — a nation representing hope and collective pride through sport in extraordinarily difficult national circumstances. Every minute of their World Cup campaign is a tribute to the players, staff, and supporters who kept Haitian football alive through years of abandonment, and Migné's squad will play every moment with the passion and determination that their nation's story demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Haiti been absent from the World Cup?
Haiti's last World Cup appearance was in 1974 — a 52-year absence that makes the 2026 qualification the most significant sporting achievement in Haitian football history. Their only previous appearance featured Emmanuel Sanon's famous goals including against Italy at the 1974 West Germany tournament.
Who is Haiti's head coach for World Cup 2026?
Sébastien Migné was appointed Haiti's head coach in June 2024. The French tactician guided Haiti through one of international football's most extraordinary qualifying campaigns — winning the CONCACAF group while unable to host a single home match due to the security crisis within Haiti.
What group is Haiti in at World Cup 2026?
Haiti are in Group C alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland — a group that places Haiti against the five-time World Cup champion Brazilians, Africa's most recent World Cup semi-finalists, and fellow 2026 debutants Scotland.
How did Haiti qualify for World Cup 2026?
Haiti won their CONCACAF qualifying group, clinching qualification with a 2–0 victory over Nicaragua in November 2025. Remarkably, they played every home qualifying match at neutral venues due to the ongoing security and political crisis within Haiti — making their qualification achievement one of the most extraordinary in CONCACAF history.
Conclusion
Haiti arrive at the 2026 World Cup as one of international football's most powerful human stories — a nation returning to the tournament after 52 years, having qualified without a single home match, under conditions of genuine national crisis that would have defeated any team lacking the extraordinary collective determination of Migné's squad. Group C's Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland opponents are demanding — but Haiti has already demonstrated that football finds a way to flourish even against the most impossible circumstances, and their debut matches in North America will be among the 2026 World Cup's most emotionally charged and globally celebrated moments.