Haiti at the FIFA World Cup 2026

History

Haiti has made only one previous World Cup appearance before 2026: the 1974 tournament in West Germany, their first and until now only qualification. Playing in a group alongside Italy, Poland, and Argentina, Haiti made an immediate impact when forward Emmanuel Sanon scored against Italy, ending goalkeeper Dino Zoff's remarkable unbeaten run of over 1,143 international minutes. Despite that historic moment, Haiti were eliminated in the group stage. The 2026 tournament marks Haiti's return to the World Cup after a 52-year absence, and only the second World Cup appearance in the nation's history.

Qualification

Haiti qualified for the 2026 World Cup through the CONCACAF third-round qualifying competition, finishing top of Group C. They clinched their place with a 2-0 victory over Nicaragua on the final matchday, while simultaneously Honduras lost their match, which confirmed Haiti as group winners. Coach Sebastien Migne, a Frenchman who took charge in June 2024, oversaw what was widely considered one of CONCACAF's biggest qualifying surprises. The squad is composed primarily of diaspora players representing clubs across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia.

Preparation

Haiti's pre-tournament preparations began on 24 May 2026 with a training camp in South Florida. The team held a key phase of their World Cup preparation at Port St. Lucie SC's facility at the voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort in Port St. Lucie from 24 May to 8 June. Coach Migne named his final 26-man squad on 15 May 2026, with only one player from Haiti's domestic league included. Haiti played two pre-tournament friendlies: against New Zealand on 2 June at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, and against Peru on 5 June at Nu Stadium in Miami. Their base camp for the tournament is at Stockton University in New Jersey. As of early June 2026, midfielder Woodensky Pierre (Violette AC), the squad's only home-based player, had still not received a US visa amid expanded US travel restrictions, with nearly a dozen Haitian football officials also awaiting visas; the Haitian Bridge Alliance wrote to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on 1 June urging that Pierre be allowed to join the squad.

Latest news

Haitian Bridge Alliance letters Rubio to push Woodensky Pierre's US visa

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The Haitian Bridge Alliance, led by executive director Guerline Jozef, sent a letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging that Haiti midfielder Woodensky Pierre, the squad's only home-based player, be granted a US visa so he can join his teammates for the 2026 World Cup. The letter asks the State Department to give the matter timely consideration.

Woodensky Pierre still awaiting US visa as 25 teammates train in Florida

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Haiti midfielder Woodensky Pierre (Violette AC), the only player in the World Cup squad still based in Haiti, was still awaiting a US visa amid expanded US travel restrictions, while his 25 teammates trained in Florida. Federation spokesman Thecieux Jeanty said the process was ongoing with government support. Nearly a dozen Haitian football officials were also awaiting visas.

Squad

PlayerPositionClub
Johny PlacideGKSC Bastia
Alexandre PierreGKFC Sochaux
Josue DuvergerGKFC Cosmos Koblenz
Carlens ArcusDFAngers SCO
Wilguens PaugainDFSV Zulte Waregem
Duke LacroixDFColorado Springs Switchbacks
Martin ExperienceDFAS Nancy-Lorraine
Jean-Kevin DuverneDFKAA Gent
Ricardo AdeDFLDU Quito
Hannes DelcroixDFFC Lugano
Keeto ThermoncyDFBSC Young Boys II
Jean-Ricner BellegardeMFWolverhampton Wanderers
Leverton PierreMFFC Vizela
Carl-Fred SaintheMFEl Paso Locomotive FC
Danley Jean JacquesMFPhiladelphia Union
Woodensky PierreMFViolette AC
Dominique SimonMFFC Tatran Presov
Wilson IsidorFWSunderland
Lenny JosephFWFerencvarosi TC
Duckens NazonFWEsteghlal FC
Derrick Etienne JrFWToronto FC
Frantzdy PierrotFWCaykur Rizespor
Josue CasimirFWAJ Auxerre
Yassine FortuneFWFC Vizela
Louicius Don DeedsonFWFC Dallas
Ruben ProvidenceFWAlmere City FC

Recent results

  • 2024-06-06 — HAI 2-1 LCA (qualification)
  • 2024-06-09 — BRB 1-3 HAI (qualification)
  • 2025-03-22 — AZE 0-3 HAI (friendly)
  • 2025-06-07 — ARU 0-5 HAI (qualification)
  • 2025-06-10 — HAI 1-5 CUW (qualification)
  • 2025-09-05 — HAI 0-0 HON (qualification)
  • 2025-09-09 — CRC 3-3 HAI (qualification)
  • 2025-10-09 — NCA 0-3 HAI (qualification)
  • 2025-10-13 — HON 3-0 HAI (qualification)
  • 2025-11-13 — HAI 1-0 CRC (qualification)
  • 2025-11-18 — HAI 2-0 NCA (qualification)
  • 2026-03-28 — HAI 0-1 TUN (friendly)
  • 2026-03-31 — HAI 1-1 ISL (friendly)

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