World Cup 2026 hub
Everything you need for Haiti’s return to the FIFA World Cup.
Road to Canada / Mexico / USA
Grenadiers on the world stage
From qualification breakdowns to projected squads, stay ready for June 2026.
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World Cup appearances
52
Years since debut
6-2-2
Qualifying record
Haiti’s chances
Haiti enter the tournament as a surprise package with real bite on the break.
Six clean sheets in the 2024-25 Nations League show defensive growth.
Diaspora talent means every outfield line includes top-flight experience.
Neutral-site experience in Willemstad mirrors the travel required this summer.
Haiti’s path to qualification
A dominant second round and composed third round saw Haiti top Group C.
Second Round Group C
4 matches • 12 points • +9 GD
A +9 goal difference in four matches built belief early.
Third Round
10 matches • 20 points • Group leaders
The only defeat in the final round came away to Honduras.
Clincher
Haiti 2-0 Nicaragua
A 2-0 win over Nicaragua in Willemstad sealed qualification.
Group analysis
The draw arrives in late 2025, but scouting is already underway.
North American host cities
Matches could land in cities with large Haitian communities such as Miami or Houston.
Potential continental clashes
Possible European or South American opposition requires variation in tempo.
Travel & recovery rhythm
Two rest days between group matches mirror Nations League cadence.
Predicted squad
Core chemistry revolves around a trusted spine, dynamic wingers, and a combative double pivot.
Spine
Placide, Adé, Leverton Pierre, Nazon
Placide, Adé, Leverton Pierre, and Nazon supply leadership in every band.
Wide chaos
Etienne Jr., Don Louicius, Ruben Providence
Etienne, Louicius, and Providence provide the unpredictable width required on bigger pitches.
Double pivot
Bellegarde, Danley Jean Jacques, Carl Fred Sainté
Bellegarde, Danley, and Sainté rotate so the press never fades.
Fixtures
Exact kickoff times will follow once FIFA releases the final match calendar.
13 June 2026
TBD
Canada / Mexico / United States
Opening World Cup fixture back on the global stage.
19 June 2026
TBD
Canada / Mexico / United States
Mid-group opportunity to steal points from seeded opposition.
24 June 2026
TBD
Canada / Mexico / United States
Final group day often determines advancement.
World Cup schedule (full – coming soon)
We will publish venue maps, travel tips, and broadcast partners immediately after the official draw.
Haiti’s key players
CF • Esteghlal
Duckens Nazon
44 goals / 74 caps
All-time top scorer who finishes from anywhere and drags defenders out of shape.
CF • AEK Athens
Frantzdy Pierrot
33 goals / 47 caps
Target forward with 33 international goals and relentless pressing.
CM • Wolves
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
Premier League engine
Premier League engine who accelerates through midfield pressure.
GK • Bastia
Johny Placide
79 caps / captain
Captain keeper whose leadership steadies neutral-site fixtures.
Ranking history
Current
88
November 2025
Highest
38
January 2013
Lowest
155
April 1996